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Eldoret Attracts Investors as City Transformation Gains Momentum
Eldohub is set to launch the inaugural Eldoret City Investors Forum, a pioneering event aimed at positioning Eldoret as a key destination for investment and innovation. Scheduled to take place in Eldoret, the forum wi…
Death Announcement: Beatrice Eshirama Wabuko Omiti of Dallas, Texas
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Beatrice Eshirama Wabuko Omiti on November 20th in Dallas, Texas after a brief illness. Beatrice's wish is to be laid to rest in her husband's home in Kegogi Vill…
Kenyan Student Alphonce Kimurgor Korir Found Dead in Melbourne's Dandenong
The Kenyan community in Melbourne, Australia, is mourning the untimely death of Alphonce Kimurgor Korir, known as Kimko whose body was discovered in his car in Dandenong on November 27. Originally from Eldoret, Kenya…
Gathoni Wamuchomba Crowned Best MP at Jamhuri 2024 Awards
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba was honoured with two distinguished awards at the Jamhuri 2024 Awards held in Nairobi. This recognition, which includes the title of Best MP in Kenya and Best MP in K…
US Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Countries Over Proposed New Currency
US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a warning to BRICS nations regarding their discussions of establishing a new currency. Trump emphasizes that the United States would not stand idly by as these nations attemp…
4,000 Kilifi Witch Doctors Seek Official Recognition as Healthcare Practitioners
Over 4,000 witch doctors from Kilifi are petitioning the Kenyan government to be officially recognized as legitimate health practitioners. This initiative seeks to secure formal documentation and insurance, allowing t…
Woman Dies Refusing Raw Fish and Sea Water on Migrant Boat
The family of Fathi Hussein, a beauty salon owner from Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is in deep mourning after her tragic death at sea. Fathi’s attempt to reach the French island of Mayotte, facilitated by migrant smu…
DCI Accused of Kidnapping Limuru MP Amid Violent Limuru Funeral
Former Limuru Member of Parliament Peter Mwathi has shared details regarding the distressing circumstances that led to his abduction during a disrupted funeral service on November 28, 2024. The incident also involved…
Kenya's Construction Industry Battles Proposed 35% Excise Duty on Building Materials
Concerns are mounting within Kenya's building and construction industry as stakeholders unite against a proposed 35 per cent excise duty on essential materials such as tiles, sinks, and toilets. This initiative, part…
US Allocates 64,716 Additional Visas for Foreign Workers in Key Industries
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labour (DOL) have announced an expansion of the H-2B visa program. The move is aimed at alleviating critical labour shortages in several industries. T…
President Ruto Elected as New EAC Chairperson
President William Ruto of Kenya has been elected as the new Chairperson of the East Africa Community (EAC), succeeding South Sudan's President Salva Kiir. This transition occurred during the 24th EAC Heads of State Su…
Nairobi Orders Demolitions After Viral Flooding
The Nairobi County Government has set plans for demolition in various parts of the city following flooding on Friday, November 29. This announcement comes after the flooding wreaked havoc across the capital particular…
UK Pledges Support to Kenya in Fighting 'Wash Wash' Cartels
The United Kingdom has pledged its support to Kenya in addressing the pervasive issue of 'wash wash' cartels. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to assist Kenya in its goal of being removed from the Financ…
How Zimbabwean Farmers Are Surviving Drought with Maggots
In the Nyangambe region of southeastern Zimbabwe, the introduction of maggot farming has garnered attention for helping local farmers combat challenges posed by drought and crop failures. Initially greeted with scepti…
The Calculated Attack on Gachagua Revealed
An investigation into the chaotic events surrounding the burial of Erastus Nduati has revealed that police failed to act on multiple warning signs of potential violence targeting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachag…
Denied a Schengen Visa? Here's Your Complete Guide to Recovery
The year 2023 saw a marked increase in the popularity of European destinations among global travelers leading to a rise in Schengen visa applications. According to a report from the European Commission, India emerged…
Why Older Kenyans Have Higher US Visa Approval Rates
Kenyan travel expert Anthony Wambugu has explained why older individuals often find it simpler to obtain US visas compared to younger applicants. Wambugu identifies several key factors contributing to this trend, whic…
Kenyan Nurses Decry Exploitation in Saudi Arabia
Kenyan nurses, recruited under a government-sponsored international employment initiative, have raised serious allegations concerning their working conditions in Saudi Arabia. The lament the difference between promise…
Woman Murdered by Husband in Lunga Lunga a Day Before Divorce
A tragic incident in Pongwe-Kikoneni village, Lunga Lunga, Kwale County, has left the community in mourning following the brutal murder of 29-year-old Tima Shabani at the hands of her husband Alfani Mwakutanga. The fa…
Stricter Regulations Proposed to Protect Foreign Workers in the UK
The United Kingdom is set to introduce comprehensive employment regulations aimed at preventing the exploitation of foreign workers through a proposed Employment Rights Bill. The proposed legislation introduces more s…