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Mombasa Port Reports 300% Surge in Transhipment Activity
Business

Mombasa Port Reports 300% Surge in Transhipment Activity

The Mombasa Port is currently witnessing a substantial surge in vessel traffic, reported by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to have increased transhipment activity by an impressive 300%. This remarkable uptick in mari…

Dec 19, 2024
Tycoon's Three Nairobi Properties Face Auction Over Ex-Wife's Maintenance Claims
Kenya

Tycoon's Three Nairobi Properties Face Auction Over Ex-Wife's Maintenance Claims

Businessman Suresh Nanalal Kantaria has returned to the High Court in an effort to stop the imminent auction of three of his properties in Nairobi. Scheduled for auction on January 21, 2025, these assets are expected…

Dec 19, 2024
Why US Supreme Court Ruling Could Trigger Mass Deportation
Immigration

Why US Supreme Court Ruling Could Trigger Mass Deportation

The US Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the power of federal agencies to revoke visas in cases involving fraudulent marriages. This decision, which may shape future deportation policies amidst the incoming Trump…

Dec 19, 2024
Gachagua Calls for Ukambani Voter Base Expansion to Support Kalonzo's 2027 Presidential Bid
Kenya

Gachagua Calls for Ukambani Voter Base Expansion to Support Kalonzo's 2027 Presidential Bid

Former deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the urgent need for Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to expand his voter base in the Ukambani region as a strategic move to gain support from the influential M…

Dec 19, 2024
Why Drowning Risks Surge During Holidays
Kenya

Why Drowning Risks Surge During Holidays

As families gather for the festive season, marked by joy and togetherness, the risk of drowning incidents increases significantly. Research from Australia has highlighted a concerning spike in drowning deaths during D…

Dec 18, 2024
Top 5 Kenyan Cities Attracting Highest Real Estate Investment in 2025
Real Estate

Top 5 Kenyan Cities Attracting Highest Real Estate Investment in 2025

Kenya's real estate market is characterized by rapid urbanization, significant infrastructure initiatives, and a growing middle class. These factors are drawing an influx of investors to various regions, each presenti…

Dec 18, 2024
Kenya Sets January 2025 for Critical Examination of Visa-Free Entry Implementation
Immigration

Kenya Sets January 2025 for Critical Examination of Visa-Free Entry Implementation

The Kenyan government has announced a thorough review of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. This decision, approved during a Cabinet meeting led by President William Ruto on December 17 at State House…

Dec 18, 2024
NEMA Implements Strict Regulations to Phase Out Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants
Business

NEMA Implements Strict Regulations to Phase Out Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants

Beginning January 2026, Kenya will cease imports of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) refrigerants, as mandated by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). This action aligns with the commitments establish…

Dec 18, 2024
Pope Francis Reveals Thwarted Assassination Plot During 2021 Iraq Visit
World

Pope Francis Reveals Thwarted Assassination Plot During 2021 Iraq Visit

In a striking revelation from his upcoming autobiography, Pope Francis describes a thwarted assassination plot during his landmark visit to Iraq in March 2021. The memoir, titled "Hope," details how British intelligen…

Dec 18, 2024
Labour CS Alfred Mutua Announces 1,000 Driving Jobs in Saudi Arabia
Immigration

Labour CS Alfred Mutua Announces 1,000 Driving Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that 1,000 job opportunities are now available for Kenyan drivers in Saudi Arabia. The initiative, shared through Mutua’s social media platforms, seeks to recruit dri…

Dec 18, 2024
Kenyan Detainee Freed from Guantanamo After 17 Years of Controversial Imprisonment
Kenya

Kenyan Detainee Freed from Guantanamo After 17 Years of Controversial Imprisonment

The United States Department of Defense announced on Tuesday night the repatriation of Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu, a detainee who has been held at Guantanamo Bay for 17 years without trial. This transfer follows a un…

Dec 18, 2024
Startup Founders Can Now Sponsor Themselves Under New H-1B Regulations
Immigration

Startup Founders Can Now Sponsor Themselves Under New H-1B Regulations

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a revised H-1B modernization rule that redefines the employer role, potentially easing the path for entrepreneurs seeking H-1B status to sponsor their own wo…

Dec 18, 2024
Presidential Transition Bill Signals Ruto's Calculated Move for 2027 Election
Kenya

Presidential Transition Bill Signals Ruto's Calculated Move for 2027 Election

President William Ruto is actively pursuing amendments to key legislation as he prepares for the 2027 presidential election. This initiative has ignited criticism from political opponents who argue that Ruto should pr…

Dec 18, 2024
India Saves Kenyan Infant Arianna After Funding Failures Leave Family Desperate
Kenya

India Saves Kenyan Infant Arianna After Funding Failures Leave Family Desperate

The Indian government has announced that Baby Arianna Wairimu, a 14-month-old infant from Kenya, will return home on Wednesday after nearly a year in New Delhi’s Fortis Memorial Hospital. She underwent a high-risk ste…

Dec 18, 2024
US Census Bureau to Revise Immigrant Population Counting Methodology
Immigration

US Census Bureau to Revise Immigrant Population Counting Methodology

The US Census Bureau announced on Monday that it will revise its methodology for estimating the population of immigrants in its annual reports. This update aims to more accurately reflect the growing number of individ…

Dec 17, 2024
Kenya's AG Launches Garden and VIP Wedding Services in Nairobi
Kenya

Kenya's AG Launches Garden and VIP Wedding Services in Nairobi

Couples in Kenya seeking civil marriages at the Attorney General's office can now anticipate an upgraded experience, thanks to a new initiative announced by the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Jus…

Dec 17, 2024
Kenya Imposes Strict Penalties for Unlicensed Drone Operators in Film Industry
Kenya

Kenya Imposes Strict Penalties for Unlicensed Drone Operators in Film Industry

Drone operators in Kenya who neglect to obtain necessary licenses from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) face severe penalties. These include fines ranging from Sh6 million to Sh12 million, potential imprisonm…

Dec 17, 2024
Kisumu Crowd Storms Stage After Koffi Olomide's Brief, Pre-Recorded Performance
Entertainment

Kisumu Crowd Storms Stage After Koffi Olomide's Brief, Pre-Recorded Performance

Kisumu hosted Congolese music legend Koffi Olomide on Saturday night during the Msuqa Festival, but the highly anticipated concert fell significantly short of fan expectations. The event held at the Jomo Kenyatta Inte…

Dec 17, 2024
St. Louis Shipping CEO Doubles Down on Support for Migrant Workers Despite Backlash
Immigration

St. Louis Shipping CEO Doubles Down on Support for Migrant Workers Despite Backlash

A recent social media post by Chad Carleton, owner of a shipping company based in St. Louis, Missouri, has sparked discussion regarding the contributions of immigrant workers in the United States. In a viral thread on…

Dec 17, 2024
King Kaka and Nana Owiti Announce Separation After 13 Years Together
Entertainment

King Kaka and Nana Owiti Announce Separation After 13 Years Together

Kenyan rapper King Kaka announced his separation from long-term partner Nana Owiti on Tuesday, describing the decision as the result of careful consideration. The couple, who has been together for over 13 years and sh…

Dec 17, 2024