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CS Joho Secures Freedom for 3 Kenyan Fishermen Held in Madagascar
Three Kenyan fishermen have returned home following their release from a Madagascar prison where they spent more than four months following their arrest for illegal fishing activities. Mbarak Awadh Mbarak (26), Mohamm…
Dorothy Nyong'o Secures Seat on Pan-African Breast Cancer Council
Kisumu First Lady Dorothy Nyong'o has been appointed to the Africa Breast Cancer Council. The nonprofit organization, established by prominent African women leaders, focuses on addressing the critical challenges of br…
Revealed: Displaced Kenyans Forced onto Lebanon Streets
The situation of Kenyan citizens living and working in Lebanon remains uncertain despite the government's assurances of having established proper structures to evacuate them as the airstrikes in the Middle East countr…
IMF Set to Rule on Kenya's Sh77.9B Funding Request by October 30
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to review Kenya's performance under their current loan program on October 30. Kenya awaits the IMF decision on a $600 million disbursement, part of a larger $3.9 billion lo…
High Court Adjourns JKIA Takeover Case Amid Chaotic Protests
The High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye was on Thursday forced to postpone the virtual proceedings in a case challenging the JKIA takeover by the Indian company Adani Group. The adjournment came after disruptive protester…
Gideon Moi Summoned to Explain Sh1.08B Land Dispute at Rift Valley Polytechnic
Former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has been called to appear before Parliament to provide clarification on a land dispute involving the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology. The summons extends to other boar…
Orengo to Gachagua: You Siphoned Your Late Brother's Finances
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently embroiled in a high-stakes impeachment proceeding in the Kenyan Senate, facing serious allegations of misconduct brought forth by Senior Counsel James Orengo. At the hear…
Chief 'Misheveve': Kenya's New Internet Sensation
Chief Protus Wechuli of Saboti, Trans Nzoia, has recently captured the hearts of many Kenyans through his humorous and engaging leadership style. A video from 14 years ago, which has resurfaced on social media, showca…
Rewriting the Diaspora Story: Susan Omondi's Call for Inclusive Change
The Kenyan diaspora, comprising approximately three million individuals, is committed to reshaping narratives and effecting positive change in their homeland. Among these influential figures is Susan Omondi, a Kenyan…
Kenyan Athlete Learns Tough Lesson in Customs Compliance
Athletics Kenya (AK) has emphasized the importance of adhering to customs duty regulations for imported sports equipment. Barnaba Korir, AK's Director of Youth and Development, states that athletes, their management…
Gachagua's Fate Hangs in Balance as Senate Begins Impeachment Hearings
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces a critical moment as the Senate commences hearings on his proposed impeachment. The 67-member body has allocated two days to deliberate and determine Gachagua's fate following t…
Family Shocked as 'Buried' Meru Relative Reappears
A family in Meru County finds themselves in a mysterious situation after a man they presumed dead and buried returned home alive. Abdalla Mwenda Suleiman, a 20-year-old miraa picker, reappeared at his family's residen…
Kenya Court Delays Hearing on 'Always' and Huggies Deceptive Marketing Case
The High Court has deferred a petition seeking to compel two manufacturers to provide accurate information about materials used in sanitary products to next year. Justice Chacha Mwita has scheduled the hearing for Mar…
Kenya's Exotic Pet Trade Threatens Rare Species
The exotic pet trade in Kenya has become a growing concern, particularly regarding rare chameleons and tortoises. According to the 2023 data from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fau…
Kenya's E-commerce Boom Transforms Warehouse Demand and Rental Rates
The industrial property sector in Nairobi experienced a notable upswing in rental rates during the initial half of 2024, primarily driven by heightened demand from e-commerce companies and data centre operators. A rec…
Kenya Taps Diaspora Power to Boost Tourism in 'Ziara Kenya' Campaign
Kenya has launched an ambitious initiative to boost tourism by leveraging its vast diaspora community. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is spearheading the campaign, dubbed "Ziara Kenya: One Diaspora, One Tourist," which…
45 Kenyans at Risk as Embassy Reveals Extent of Myanmar Scam Crisis
The Kenyan Embassy in Thailand has strongly cautioned Kenyan citizens against travel to Myanmar due to escalating reports of mistreatment. This warning comes in response to distress calls from Kenyans trapped in notor…
PS Sing'Oei Threatens Legal Action Over Miguna's Wealth Allegations
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary PS Korir Sing'Oei has announced his intention to pursue legal action against lawyer Miguna Miguna following contentious statements made by the latter. This comes after Miguna Miguna…
Russia Offers Fully-Funded Scholarships to Kenyan Students
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has announced fully-funded scholarships for Kenyans to study in Russia. This initiative aims to bolster educational ties between the two nations and offer Kenyan students access to top-t…
Govt Stunned as Mere 30 Kenyans Opt for Lebanon Evacuation
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has disclosed that a considerable portion of Kenyans in Lebanon have not heeded the government's advice to register for evacuation. Despite an estimated 26,000 Kenya…