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Kenyan Authorities Destroy Sh 4 Million Illegal Fishing Nets in Homa Bay Crackdown
The Kenya Fisheries Service and security officials in Homa Bay county have destroyed illegal fishing nets worth 4 million shillings. The fishing nets were seized during routine inspections at various beaches in the re…
Online Drug Glorification by Kenyan Celebrities Prompts Digital Crackdown
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in Kenya has announced a crackdown on content creators and social media influencers who promote drug use. This initiative comes in respon…
Africa's Top US Green Card Recipients
The global trend of migration from less developed nations to more developed countries continues to shape demographic patterns worldwide. This movement is propelled by a multitude of factors, including economic prospec…
Kenya and Singapore Ink Landmark Double Taxation Agreement
Kenya has made a notable stride in its international economic relations by finalizing a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Singapore. This accord, reached during the United Nations General Assembly, marks Singapore…
Hacked on WhatsApp? How to Spot and Respond to Account Breaches
WhatsApp, a social media platform launched in 2009, has gained widespread popularity due to its user-friendly interface for personal communication. While the application employs robust end-to-end encryption to safegua…
Raila's AU Ambitions Take Center Stage at UN Assembly
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga intensified his campaign for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. As part of the Kenyan dele…
Governor Nassir and Mother Implicated in Blogger's Gang Rape Investigation
The Mombasa Governor has been involved in a case where four suspects are charged with the rape and abduction of a blogger. The Shanzu court on Tuesday saw four suspects brought before it, each denying the charges levi…
Kenyan Diaspora Sets New Remittance Record: $427.2 Million in August 2024
Kenyan expatriates have set a new monthly record for remittances, sending home $427.2 million (Sh55.13 billion) in August 2024. This unprecedented inflow, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), represents a s…
WIDU.africa Connects Diaspora to Kenyan Opportunities
The WIDU.africa initiative recently conducted a visit to Eldoret, Kenya, to assess the impact of the Kenyan diaspora on their home communities. Led by Mr. Boniface Munzala and Ms. Fridah Kibuko, the delegation aims to…
Nairobi Police Detain Lectures Before Parliament March
On Tuesday afternoon, disorder broke out in Nairobi's city centre as police used tear gas to disperse striking university lecturers. Members of the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Un…
Senate to Debate Gachagua's Conduct Following Mungatana's Censure Motion
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has initiated a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, submitting it to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on September 23, 2024. The motion accuses Gachagua of conduct…
Mombasa Embraces Electric Tuk-Tuks for Green Revolution
The transition to electric tuk-tuks in Mombasa is gaining momentum, heralding a green revolution in the city's transportation sector. Stakeholders are urging the county government to create an enabling environment to…
Gen Z Protest Lovebirds Clash with In-Laws Over Unconventional Wedding in CBD
Tony Sherman and Kendi Gloria's love story began amidst the protests against the Finance Bill 2024 on June 18. Their eyes met on Tom Mboya Street, and an instant connection sparked between them, leading to a conversat…
Kenyan Olympians Kipyegon and Chebet Honoured at Prestigious Golden Plate Awards
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, two of Kenya's most accomplished athletes, have been honoured by the Academy of Achievement in New York. The recognition took place during the prestigious Dinner of the Golden Plate…
Kenyan Budget Controller Okays Sh4bn Confidential Funds for Top State Organs
The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has taken decisive action on emergency expenditure requests from the State House and the Ministry of Interior. In a recent report, Nyakang'o discloses that she approved only…
Orengo's Son Wedding Becomes Forum for ODM Internal Political Divide
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is divided on Raila Odinga's decision to join President William Ruto's government. This move has sparked internal discord, with party members expressing divergent views on the wisd…
President Ruto Pledges Support for Kenyan Diaspora in New York Address
President William Ruto met with Kenyan citizens living and working at the United Nations in New York during his visit to the Kenyan Permanent Mission. In a statement, Ruto voiced the government's commitment to support…
The Mysterious Expansion of Kenya's Rift Valley Lakes
The humanitarian crisis in Turkana County, Kenya, has reached critical levels as Lake Turkana's rising waters displace thousands of families. Mary Esekon, a mother of eight, exemplifies the plight of many, having been…
Sweden Offers Migrants Millions to Return Home in Policy Shift
The Swedish government has disclosed plans to provide migrants with up to Sh 4.4 million ($34,000) as an incentive to voluntarily return to their home countries, beginning in 2026. This represents a substantial increa…
