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Why Putting Food on the Table is Now a Struggle in Nairobi
Nairobi is grappling with a severe food and energy crisis, as escalating prices prompt residents, particularly in informal settlements, to forgo essential meals. According to a recent report from the African Cities Re…
'Court Order Won't Stop Me,' Speaker Wetang'ula Defies High Court Directive
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared his intention to retain both his roles as Speaker and party leader of Ford-Kenya, despite a recent High Court ruling that pronounced his dual position unconstitu…
Nairobi River Restoration Project Expands to Employ 50,000 Youth
In a move to restore the Nairobi River Basin and create employment opportunities for young people, the Kenyan government has announced the engagement of an additional 30,000 youth, raising the total participation in t…
Parents' Anguish Grows as Baby's Body Disappears from Nakuru Hospital
The Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital is facing significant backlash following the disturbing disappearance of a seven-month-old infant’s body from its mortuary. This has intensified the grief of the child's paren…
USCIS H-1B Visa Registration Opens March 7 with $215 Fee
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B visa cap, commencing at noon Eastern on March 7, 2025, and concluding at noon Eas…
Kwale Mother Pleads: Don't Bury Daughter in Saudi Arabia
A family in Kwale County is navigating the complex and emotional process of repatriating the body of Mwandazi Athuman Mohammed. Mwandazi passed away on January 24, 2025, in Saudi Arabia following a brief illness. This…
Funding Freeze by Trump Administration Impacts Healthcare in Makueni County
Makueni County, Kenya, is currently facing a critical healthcare crisis due to a funding freeze mandated by the administration of US President Donald Trump. This halt has put ten hospitals at risk of closure, with 269…
Mother Reveals Daughter's Final Moments Before Vanishing in Embu
In Murang'a County, the family of Lucy Wamaitha, 32, faces the harrowing uncertainty of her disappearance, which has remained unresolved since January 16. Lucy's mother, Nancy Mungai, recounts the troubling events pre…
Leonard Mambo Mbotela is Dead
Leonard Mbotela, a veteran broadcaster and a significant figure in Kenya's media landscape, has passed away at the age of 85. His death is confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Anne Mbotela, who has stated that he died on…
Kenya Real Estate Workers See 22% Income Growth as Other Sectors Decline
The ILAM Consumer Spending Index for the last quarter of 2024 indicates a notable income boost for employees in the real estate sector, even as the economy grapples with stagnation and falling incomes across various i…
Death Announcement: Ngungugu Macharia of Baltimore Maryland
With a heavy heart and acceptance of divine will, we announce the passing of Irungu Macharia, also known as Ngungugu Macharia, who has been promoted to glory. Irungu departed this life on January 31, 2025, at Luminis…
Aaron Cheruiyot, Sudi Defend Marakwet Daughter as NCIC Questions 'Arap Ruto' Song
Kenyan musician Millicent Jerotich Kipkorir, popularly known as Marakwet Daughter, has recently come under scrutiny following the release of her controversial song "Arap Ruto." The National Cohesion and Integration Co…
Kenya Airways Passenger Throws Used Sanitary Pads at Airline Employees Over Visa Dispute
A Nigerian traveller Gloria Omisore sparked a disturbance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after being denied boarding due to visa complications. Omisore, en route from Lagos to Manchester with a layover in Pari…
Kenyan Diaspora in DRC on Edge as M23 Rebels Capture Goma
Kenyans living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are increasingly anxious as violence escalates across the nation, particularly in the eastern regions where the rebel group M23 has intensified military operati…
ICE Begins Detainee Release as Immigration Centers Exceed Capacity
In response to a record influx of detainees, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated the release of numerous migrant detainees, with reports indicating that up to 160 individuals were released i…
TikTok Deletes 334,000 Kenyan Videos Over Community Standards Breach
TikTok has announced the removal of over 334,000 videos from its platform in Kenya during the third quarter of the previous year. This action, revealed in the Q3 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report published on Fe…
Jubilee Party Endorses Matiang'i as 2027 Presidential Candidate
The Jubilee Party has officially endorsed Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This decision was announced on February 5th by Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni. This strategic move stems…
Kenyan Treasury Eyes Animal Transport to Cut Government Spending
The Kenyan government has introduced a bold strategy in response to soaring fuel costs, which have escalated to Sh14.3 billion. As part of its 2024 draft policy, the administration is exploring the adoption of alterna…
Uhuru Reveals Causes of Renewed Conflict in Eastern DRC
The Nairobi Peace Process, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has faced significant setbacks following the recent political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the withdrawal of regional fo…
Kenyan-Led Protest in Denver Challenges Trump's Mass Deportation Orders
Kenyans in the United States have joined thousands of immigrants in a vehement protest against President Donald Trump’s newly implemented immigration policies. A notable figure among the protestors was a Kenyan nation…