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UN Dismisses Special Advisor Alice Nderitu After Controversial Gaza Genocide Remarks
The United Nations plans to dismiss Alice Wairimu Nderitu, its Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, following her controversial statement that Israel's actions in Gaza do not constitute genocide. Initial rep…

President Ruto Builds Bridges with Nyanza, Pledges Billions in Regional Investment
President William Ruto has signalled his intent to strengthen his political alliance with opposition leader Raila Odinga. The move could have major implications for the country's political landscape. During two rallie…

Odinga Intensifies AUC Campaigns in West Africa
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has confirmed the steady progress of Raila Odinga's campaign for the Chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). Odinga has been strategically intensifying his efforts…

Ruth Kamande, Inmate Who Stabbed Boyfriend 25 Times Graduates With Law Degree
Ruth Kamande, an inmate at Lang'ata Women's Prison serving a life sentence for murder, graduated with a law degree from the University of London on Wednesday, November 26. During the graduation ceremony, Kamande deliv…

Treasury PS Kiptoo Rejects Claims of Procuring Spying Technology for 2027 Elections
The National Treasury's Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has forcefully rejected allegations published by the Nation Media Group (NMG) regarding a purported government plan to acquire sophisticated surveillance techno…

Equity Bank Kenya Concludes UK Diaspora Outreach Mission
Equity Bank Kenya has completed an extensive three-week diplomatic mission across the United Kingdom, The tour has allowed the bank to strategically engage with the Kenyan diaspora and international financial service…

How Qatar's Struggles Sparked Entrepreneurial Dream for Kenyan Man
At 27 years old, Francis Njeri exemplifies the reality that success can emerge from unexpected pathways. Originally from Likoni in Mombasa, Francis initially established himself in Nairobi trading clothing and footwea…

US Embassy Kenya Unveils Strict Protocol for Non-Immigrant Application
The United States Embassy in Kenya has announced an important modification to its visa application process, set to commence on December 2, 2024. This comprehensive reform introduces a mandatory verification protocol f…

Why US Universities Want Foreign Students to Return Before January
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, US universities are urgently advising international students and staff to return to campus before his January inauguration. The academic community is experienci…

Kendu Bay: The Fishing Town Banks Forget
The absence of physical banking infrastructure has long impeded financial development in Kendu Bay, a modest fishing settlement situated along Lake Victoria within Homa Bay County. Residents of this community have his…

How Cloud Seeding Saves Billions in Naivasha Flower Industry
Farmers in Naivasha have implemented innovative methods to overcome the issues caused by unfavorable weather conditions on their crops. The region's vulnerability to short rains and severe hailstorms poses serious cha…

Woodley Estate Residents Seek Foreign Intervention Over Forced Evictions
The residents of Woodley Estate in Nairobi are mounting an urgent international campaign against what they characterize as illegal and brutal home demolitions. They are seeking intervention from global humanitarian an…

Kenya Welcomes Google's Massive Sh116bn Digital Transformation
A comprehensive report by Google reveals that the company's digital services generated approximately $900 million in economic value for Kenya in 2023. The analysis highlights the significant contributions of various G…

Martha Karua Declares Presidential Bid for 2027 Elections
Narc-Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has announced her intention to pursue the presidency in Kenya's 2027 general elections, fourteen years after her initial electoral bid. During a Monday roundtable discussion at K24…

1,000 Nakuru Residents to Secure Overseas Jobs This Holiday Season
Kenya's National Job Recruitment Program has launched its latest phase in Nakuru County, with Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announcing a recruitment event scheduled for November 25, 2024…

Why It Would Take a Lifetime to Deport NYC's Migrant Criminals
The New York City Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director has sounded a critical alarm regarding the proliferation of migrant criminal elements within the city. Kenneth Genalo has delivered the assessment i…

Kenya Court Stops Legal Immunities for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The High Court of Kenya has suspended the special privileges and immunities previously awarded to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, following a challenge from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The Foundation had be…

Kenya, Haiti Forces Demolish Barbecue's Gang Headquarters
The Multinational Security Support Mission has conducted a major operation in Port-au-Prince's Bas-Delmas district, targeting the stronghold of prominent gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérisier. The mission, which incl…

Kenya Evacuates 63 Citizens Stranded in Lebanon
The Kenyan government has successfully evacuated 63 citizens from Lebanon amid escalating tensions stemming from Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah. The repatriation effort saw 40 individuals arrive at Jomo…

Ruto Launches Silicon Savannah Innovation Park at State House
The University of Nairobi's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park has been officially inaugurated by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. This marks a significant milestone in the institution's ambitious "Big 5"…