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Law Graduate Wins Battle Over Moyale Chief's Position
The High Court has overturned the appointment of a chief after determining that a more qualified candidate was unfairly excluded from consideration. The case centers on Abdullahi Omar Abajillo, a law graduate who chal…
Mt Kenya MPs Face Voter Backlash Following Gachagua's Removal
Political turbulence has gripped Mt Kenya region following the recent removal of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The impeachment has since deepened rifts between parliamentarians and their constituents. The fallout…
Murkomen Refutes Claims of Stranded Amputee Squad at Frankfurt Airport
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended his support to the Kenyan women's Amputee team following their remarkable performance at the inaugural Amputee Women's World Cup in Colombia, where they secured…
Road Death Toll Hits 4,047 as Mudavadi Launches Crackdown on Unroadworthy PSVs
Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched a comprehensive nationwide initiative targeting unroadworthy Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). The directive, issued on Friday, November 15, empowers the N…
Nairobi Leads with 30,000 Uncollected Passports as Immigration Eases Collection Rules
The State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services has temporarily lifted the booking requirement for passport collection to address the substantial backlog of uncollected documents across Kenya. This decision…
Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Brutal Murders in Nakuru's Bahati Area
Evans Kebwaro has received multiple prison sentences, with the longest term being 28 years, following his confession to participating in a series of brutal murders targeting women in Nakuru's Bahati area. In an effort…
Kibaki Estate Saga Deepens
The succession dispute over former President Mwai Kibaki's estate has intensified as two new claimants have emerged to challenge his 2016 will. Jacob Ochola Mwai and an individual identified only as JNL appeared befor…
Kenya Aims to Export 1 Million Workers Abroad
The Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious plan to address the country's high unemployment rates by exporting one million workers abroad annually as part of a new job creation scheme. This initiative, announced b…
USCIS Updates Naturalization Requirements for Lawful Permanent Residents
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new policy guidance to clarify the requirements for naturalization applicants who are lawful permanent residents (LPRs). This update, effective immediately, i…
Mobile Money Emerges as Preferred Payment Method for Kenya's Construction Sector
A recent report by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) has revealed that mobile money usage is most prevalent in Kenya's construction industry. The research shows that 66.7% of those i…
Kenyan Shilling Experiences Modest Decline After US Election
The Kenyan shilling experienced a modest decline against the US dollar on Wednesday, November 13, marking its first downturn in several weeks. Trading figures showed the shilling at 129.00/129.30 against the dollar, r…
Kenyan Government Proposes Controversial 15% Tax on Social Media and Internet Services
The Kenyan government has proposed a 15% tax on social media and internet services, which could significantly impact businesses and individuals engaged in online activities. The draft proposal, published by the Nation…
President Ruto to Deliver State of the Nation Address on November 21
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, President William Ruto is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the Nation address to a joint sitting of the Kenyan Parliament. This announcement was today conveyed by Speaker Moses…
Kenya Met Sounds Flood Alert for Nairobi and Rift Valley Areas
Kenya's Meteorological Department has issued a comprehensive weather advisory for November 14-15, warning of significant rainfall across multiple regions. The forecast indicates precipitation exceeding 20mm within 24…
Human Rights Groups Condemn Delays in Kware Murders Investigation
Human rights advocates, spearheaded by the Mukuru Social Justice Centre, have issued strong criticism regarding the government's sluggish response to the Kware murders investigation. In their newly published report, "…
Catholic Bishops Issue Strong Rebuke of Ruto Government's Performance
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has launched a comprehensive critique of President William Ruto's administration, highlighting concerns over systemic corruption, excessive taxation, and unfulfilled cam…
DCI Arrests Major Suspect in Billion-Shilling Banking Fraud
A key suspect in the Sh1.49 billion Equity Bank fraud case John Karima Wainaina was apprehended by authorities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon returning from China. The arrest on November 9 was the culmina…
Wiper Leader Opens Dialogue with Gachagua in Coalition Push
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has acknowledged ongoing discussions with Rigathi Gachagua, the recently impeached Deputy President, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen opposition coalitions in Kenya. Speak…
Billionaire Diplomat Meg Whitman Resigns as US Ambassador to Kenya
The US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigned on Wednesday, a week after the unexpected return of Donald Trump to the presidency, and amid persistent demands from frustrated Kenyans for her to step down. Whitman, an…
Court Orders Fuliza Scammers to Surrender Luxury Cars in Sh449m Heist
The High Court of Kenya has mandated the forfeiture of luxury vehicles and motorcycles belonging to seven individuals implicated in a sophisticated Sh449.6 million fraud scheme targeting a digital lending platform. Ju…