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Family Seeks Answers After 14-Year-Old's Sudden Death at Boarding School
On October 18, 2024, 14-year-old Angeline Kirigo spoke happily to her parents on her teacher's phone. The Form One student at Mahiga Girls' High School had borrowed her class teacher's phone to share her excitement ab…
5,000 Kenyans Stranded in Qatar After World Cup Dream Turned Nightmare
Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that approximately 5,000 Kenyan citizens find themselves stranded without employment or financial resources in Qatar. During a recent appearance on Citizen TV…
UASU Calls Nationwide Strike from Midnight, 35 Universities to Close
The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has announced an imminent nationwide strike set to begin at midnight tonight, bringing academic activities across public universities to a standstill. The decision follows un…
How Luxury Pet Trade Pushes Kenyan Cheetahs Toward Extinction
The illicit trafficking of cheetah cubs between East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula poses a threat to the species' survival. Recent research published in Conservation Biology reveals a disturbing pattern: cubs are f…
DP Gachagua Escalates Impeachment Battle to Court of Appeal
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has elevated his legal challenge to the Court of Appeal, seeking to suspend High Court proceedings concerning his impeachment. This latest move stems from his disagreement with the Hi…
Kenya's Phone Assembly Hits 2M Mark, Says PS Tanui
The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology has announced that over two million smartphones have been asse,bled in Kenya. ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui revealed that this initiative, spearheaded by…
Kenya to Host 11th Diaspora Convention as Remittances Hit Sh156bn
Kenya is preparing to convene the 11th Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention. The event will unite Kenyans from across the globe to advance national development initiatives. The three-day convention, scheduled for Dece…
DCI Probes Sh1bn Job Scam as 263 Travel Agencies Face Investigation
A major investigation has been launched into an alleged employment scam involving over 263 travel agencies, which are suspected of defrauding job seekers of more than Sh1 billion. The Directorate of Criminal Investiga…
Police Identify Prime Suspect in Triple Eastleigh Murder Case
The police have disclosed the identity of the primary suspect thought to be responsible for the horrific killings of a mother, daughter, and 13-year-old niece in Eastleigh on October 22. The victims vanished on Octobe…
Boniface Mwangi Detained at Kamukunji Police Station Over Planned Marathon Protests
Rights activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested and detained at Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi following an early morning raid on his residence on Sunday. The incident began around 7:15 AM when six unidentified indi…
Ruto and Impeached Gachagua Hold Separate Church Services
Kenya's President William Ruto and recently impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended separate church services on Sunday. President Ruto participated in mass at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moiben…
Kenya's Retail Giants Embrace 24-Hour Shopping Culture
The changing lifestyles of consumers are pushing the leading supermarket chains in Nairobi and other major cities to offer 24-hour operations. This shift, primarily driven by increasing urbanization, demanding work sc…
Ruto's Govt Celebrates as Diaspora Remittances Hits Historic Sh610B Mark
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported remarkable growth in diaspora remittances, with September 2024 figures reaching USD418.5 million (Sh54 billion). This represents a 22.9% increase from the previous year's U…
Kenya, Austria Forge Stronger Ties at National Day Celebrations in Nairobi
Kenya and Austria have reached new heights in their diplomatic relations as announced during the recent Austria National Day celebrations in Nairobi. Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, serving as the…
Has Kenya's Most Dangerous Carjacking Ring Been Found?
What began as a car accident near Kahawa Wendani on December 4, 2023, evolved into an intricate criminal investigation that would span more than a year and expose the operations of a sophisticated crime syndicate. The…
Wave of Brutal Murders Grips Kenya as Police Struggle to Contain Violence
The recent discovery of four brutally murdered individuals, Waris Daud, her daughter Nuseiba Dahir, her niece Amina Abdirashad, and Willis Onyango Ayieko has brought renewed attention to the escalating violence plagui…
Junet Mohamed Firmly Denies Interior CS Speculation, Dismisses ODM Nomination Claims
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has issued a decisive statement refuting speculation about his potential appointment as Interior Cabinet Secretary. The rumors had suggested that the Orange Democratic M…
Police Probe Cult-like Activities at Kericho Church
Authorities in Kericho County's Ainamoi constituency are conducting an investigation into alleged cult-like practices at a church near Brooke Trading Centre. The probe was initiated following a disturbing incident inv…
Mawanga Serial Killer Pleads Guilty, Turns State Witness
The main suspect in the horrific killings of four women in Mawanga, Nakuru County two years ago has begged for mercy. The 27-year-old defendant on Friday stood before Justice Patricia Gichohi to acknowledge his role i…
Ann Githinji: Uniting Kenyan Hearts in Northern Ireland
In February 2019, Ann Githinji embarked on a transformative journey from Kenya to the United Kingdom driven by the aspirational pursuit of enhanced opportunities for her seven-year-old daughter. Her primary motivation…