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Revealed: Why Homeownership Fails to Excite Kenyan Households
Despite the Kenyan government’s substantial commitment to expanding affordable housing, the initiative faces challenges in gaining public support. A recent analysis from the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey indicates t…
Thika Court Grants Release to Man Wrongly Convicted of Child Defilement
After 17 years behind bars, Daniel Wanyeki is set to celebrate Christmas with his family for the first time since his incarceration. He was granted release on December 4, following a ruling by the Thika Law Courts whi…
Kenyan Woman Arrested in Milan for Attempting to Join ISIS
A 19-year-old Kenyan woman was arrested at Orio al Serio Airport in Milan on November 30 while attempting to board a flight to Turkey, where she intended to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The arrest…
Kenyan MPs Oppose Fee Increases for ID, Birth Certificates
Kenyan lawmakers expressed strong reservations regarding increased fees for essential services provided by the State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services. In a recent parliamentary session, the focus was pri…
Mudavadi Proposes Diaspora Bond to Finance JKIA Terminal Expansion
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has unveiled a forward-looking strategy aimed at financing the construction of a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This initiative follows the suspens…
Nairobi City Hall Approves Leasing of Uhuru and Central Parks
A contentious debate has emerged in Nairobi following Governor Johnson Sakaja's approval to lease resting areas at Uhuru and Central Parks, a decision made during a Cabinet meeting on December 3, 2024. This initiative…
University Student Leaves Four Suicide Notes Before Jumping to Death
A university student in Nairobi, named Benedict Mberesero, tragically took his own life by jumping from an 11-story building yesterday. The body of the 21-year-old was discovered near the hostel gate at approximately…
Kenya's Parliament Proposes eTIMS Exemption for Small Businesses
Kenya's National Assembly Finance Committee has recommended exempting small businesses from the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS). This proposal, which aims to ease the c…
13-Year-Old British Boy Sues Parents Over Forced Relocation to Kenyan Boarding School
A legal dispute has emerged in the United Kingdom as a 13-year-old boy files a lawsuit against his parents, alleging emotional and physical abandonment following their decision to enrol him in a boarding school in Elb…
Kenya's Pharmacy Board Recalls Flurasted 500 Cancer Medication Over Quality Concerns
The Ministry of Health, through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), has urgently recalled a cancer medication, Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, due to concerns regarding its physical appearance. The recall…
US H-1B Visa Limits Reached as Approvals Decline Among Major Employers
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially reached its limit for H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2025. This cap encompasses the standard allocation of 65,000 visas available…
30,000 Kenyan Workers Fuel UAE Economic Success, Says Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi affirmed the critical role of the Kenyan diaspora in the UAE during the recent 53rd UAE National Day celebrations held in Nairobi. Notably, he revealed that approximately 30,00…
Why Kenyan Youth Are Frustrated with Diaspora Job Recruitment Fees
The recent initiative by the Kenyan government to secure employment opportunities abroad for skilled professionals has ignited both optimism and controversy among job seekers. Spearheaded by Cabinet Secretary Alfred M…
Steve Collins: Kenyan Man Who Turned Butterfly Collecting into Million-Shilling Art
Steve Collins, a renowned butterfly enthusiast based in Nairobi, has dedicated over four decades to assembling what he claims is the largest collection of preserved African butterflies worldwide. His sanctuary is home…
Mudavadi Pledges Protection for Chinese Nationals During Diplomatic Farewell
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its relations with China. The Prime CS emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the rights and interests of Chinese national…
Trump Pressed to Resolve Compensation for Victims of 1998 Nairobi Terror Attack
President-elect Donald Trump is being urged to address the longstanding compensation claims of Kenyan victims of the 1998 Nairobi bombing. Among the advocates for these claims is George Nginge, a 72-year-old survivor…
Kenya's Electoral Crisis: IEBC Paralysis Threatens 2027 General Elections
Kenya is on the brink of an electoral crisis as the nation heads toward the 2027 general elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) currently faces major operational challenges due to the ab…
What Noncitizens Should Do When Confronted by Immigration Officials in US
For immigrants and undocumented migrants in the United States, understanding one’s rights during an encounter with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is vital. ICE, a federal agency within the Department of…
Children of British Soldiers in Nanyuki Seek Recognition and Support
The British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), which has been stationed in Nanyuki for over sixty years, is facing renewed scrutiny amid allegations that British soldiers have fathered children with local women and lef…
Skilled Immigrants Face Key Changes in US Visa and Residency Policies
As the Trump administration prepares to take office on January 20, 2025, crucial changes to US immigration policies are anticipated, The anticipated changes include visa categories such as the EB-5, H-1B, and pathways…