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Raila's ODM Torn by Ideological Rift
Kenya

Raila's ODM Torn by Ideological Rift

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently facing significant internal strife and external pressures as the party navigates an increasingly complex political landscape. Recent developments have seen some of its…

Jan 9, 2025
How JKIA Miraa Cartel Pockets Sh10 Million Daily from Illegal Levies
Kenya

How JKIA Miraa Cartel Pockets Sh10 Million Daily from Illegal Levies

Kenyan miraa (khat) farmers are facing significant challenges due to illegal levies imposed on their exports to Somalia. The situation is reportedly orchestrated by a covert cartel allegedly backed by influential gove…

Jan 9, 2025
Kenyan Mother Returns Home After Eight Years on Malaysia's Death Row
Diaspora

Kenyan Mother Returns Home After Eight Years on Malaysia's Death Row

On December 6, Faith Omollo Oloo, a mother of four, returned to Kenya after enduring an eight-year imprisonment in Malaysia due to her unwitting involvement in a drug trafficking scheme. Oloo's journey began with a pr…

Jan 9, 2025
Nairobi Bans CBD Hawking, Launches Major Clean-Up with New Garbage Trucks
Kenya

Nairobi Bans CBD Hawking, Launches Major Clean-Up with New Garbage Trucks

The Nairobi County government has enacted a firm ban on hawking within the Central Business District (CBD) to mitigate congestion and enhance pedestrian safety. Governor Johnson Sakaja has formalized this directive, h…

Jan 9, 2025
2024 KCSE Results: 246,391 Qualify for University as Performance Improves
Kenya

2024 KCSE Results: 246,391 Qualify for University as Performance Improves

On Thursday, January 9, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the results of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Mitihani House in Nairobi. This year’s examination cycle saw a rec…

Jan 9, 2025
Congress Tightens Detention Rules for Immigrants Accused of Theft in the US
Immigration

Congress Tightens Detention Rules for Immigrants Accused of Theft in the US

On Tuesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement in response to rising concerns about crime. The legislation, known as H.R.29, was introduced by Republica…

Jan 8, 2025
Why the US Embassy Will Remain Closed on Thursday
Kenya

Why the US Embassy Will Remain Closed on Thursday

The U.S. Embassy in Kenya will observe a temporary closure on Thursday, January 9. The embassy will be closed in recognition of the national day of mourning for the late former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away…

Jan 8, 2025
Old vs New: Mombasa's Heritage Buildings Face Demolition Crisis
Kenya

Old vs New: Mombasa's Heritage Buildings Face Demolition Crisis

In Mombasa, Kenya, a major urban transformation is underway as the skyline shifts toward high-rise constructions, raising concerns about the erosion of the city’s cultural identity and historical architecture. As mode…

Jan 8, 2025
Schools in the US Plan Defenses Against Potential Immigration Raids
Immigration

Schools in the US Plan Defenses Against Potential Immigration Raids

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, educational institutions across the United States are reviewing their protocols in light of his campaign promises to deport significant numbers of undocumented…

Jan 8, 2025
Mombasa Governor Cracks Down on Chemists Near Public Hospitals
Kenya

Mombasa Governor Cracks Down on Chemists Near Public Hospitals

The Mombasa devolved government has initiated a crackdown targeting chemists located in close proximity to public hospitals. Governor Abdulswamad Nassir announces that these businesses will not have their licenses ren…

Jan 8, 2025
Mother Loses Bid to Block Son-in-Law from Managing Dead Daughter's Estate
Kenya

Mother Loses Bid to Block Son-in-Law from Managing Dead Daughter's Estate

The High Court in Mombasa has dismissed claims made by Ms Flora Mangachi regarding the estate of her deceased daughter, Caroline Ziri. The court ruled that Ziri, who had converted to Islam, was legally married under I…

Jan 8, 2025
Ruto's Visit Advances AU Reforms and Odinga's Bid
Kenya

Ruto's Visit Advances AU Reforms and Odinga's Bid

President William Ruto commenced a diplomatic mission to Ghana on Monday to attend the inauguration of President John Mahama, who secured a second term in office in 2024. This visit followed a special invitation exten…

Jan 8, 2025
USCIS to Refund Millions After Family Immigration Program Collapses
Immigration

USCIS to Refund Millions After Family Immigration Program Collapses

The US government is preparing to refund nearly 55 million in application fees to approximately 94,000 unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who participated in the Biden administration′s recently annul…

Jan 8, 2025
What Killed Nakuru Man Hours After Police Released Him?
Kenya

What Killed Nakuru Man Hours After Police Released Him?

A recent autopsy has determined that Festus Muthui, a 26-year-old mechanic who died under suspicious circumstances after four days in police custody, suffered fatal head injuries due to blunt force trauma. The postmor…

Jan 8, 2025
Checking 2024 KPSEA Results: A Quick Guide for Parents
Kenya

Checking 2024 KPSEA Results: A Quick Guide for Parents

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially announced the results of the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), which took place between October 28 and November 1. This year, a total…

Jan 8, 2025
How Kenyan Tenants Can Sue Landlords for Sh200,000 Over Illegal Utility Cuts
Real Estate

How Kenyan Tenants Can Sue Landlords for Sh200,000 Over Illegal Utility Cuts

As many Kenyans face the burden of rent payments in January, conflicts with landlords often arise, leading to adverse actions such as unlawful evictions, door lockouts, and utility disconnections. These measures not o…

Jan 7, 2025
The US Announces Major H-1B Visa Reforms Taking Effect January 2025
Immigration

The US Announces Major H-1B Visa Reforms Taking Effect January 2025

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to implement major reforms to the H-1B visa program, with changes scheduled to take effect on January 17, 2025. These reforms aim to streamline the application proce…

Jan 7, 2025
11 Categories of Travelers Exempt from Kenya's New eTA Rules
Immigration

11 Categories of Travelers Exempt from Kenya's New eTA Rules

The Kenyan government has announced that all travelers entering the country will be required to apply for and pay for an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to their travels, effective January 5, 2025. This di…

Jan 7, 2025
14-Year-Old Student Shot Dead by Police in Likoni
Kenya

14-Year-Old Student Shot Dead by Police in Likoni

A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday morning in the Kwadziwe area of Likoni, resulting in the death of 14-year-old Hamisi Ibrahim, a Grade 9 student at Mrima Primary School. According to reports, Hamisi had just left…

Jan 7, 2025
Natembeya Demands Public Apology from Ichung'wah Over Burial Speech
Kenya

Natembeya Demands Public Apology from Ichung'wah Over Burial Speech

Controversy has erupted following remarks made by Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah at the burial of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula's mother, leading to a legal confrontation with Trans Nzoia Governor George Nat…

Jan 7, 2025