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Kenyan Diaspora in UK Launches Alliance to Boost Community and Business Ties
The recent establishment of the Kenya Communities and Businesses Alliance (KCBA) marks a significant milestone for Kenyans residing in the United Kingdom. On September 3, 2024, hundreds of Kenyan expatriates convened…
Kiambu MP Tables Bill to Create National Address System for Kenya
The Kiambu member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has introduced a new bill that aims to establish a standardized system for assigning unique addresses to every household, business, and institution in Kenya. The primary…
High Court Halts Joho's Fish Project Re-tender Amid Okiya Omtatah Legal Challenge
The High Court has temporarily barred the Mining Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Joho, from re-advertising a multi-million-shilling fish project. This is after activist and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah initiated legal procee…
Kenya Power Restores Electricity to Major Regions After Nationwide Blackout
Kenya Power has successfully restored electricity to several regions across the country following a major outage that plunged much of Kenya into darkness. The company announces that power supply has been reinstated in…
Father of Georgia School Shooter Faces Multiple Murder Charges
The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at a high school in Georgia has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. Colin Gray, 54, no…
Hillside Academy Fire: Education PS Calls for Return of Picked Students
Education PS Belio Kipsang has requested help in tracking all the students affected by the fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County. The devastating fire engulfed one of the dormitories, claiming the lives o…
UK Pauses Controversial Family Visa Income Hike
The United Kingdom government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has temporarily halted plans to increase the minimum income requirement for sponsoring family members on family visas. This decision…
Margaret Nyamumbo: Kenyan Lady Bags Millions Selling Premium Coffee in New York
US-based Kenyan entrepreneur Margaret Nyamumbo gained attention last year when she made an impressive pitch on the popular TV show Shark Tank for her coffee company Kahawa 1893 As the founder of Kahawa 1893, Nyamumbo…
24-Year-Old Kenyan Woman from Nyamira Dies Mysteriously in Saudi Arabia
A 24-year-old Kenyan from Nyamira County's Ting'a area recently died under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, leaving their family in mourning. Moraa, who departed for the Gulf nation on March 17th, 2024, in pu…
Harambee Stars Face Zimbabwe in Afcon Qualifier
The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars is gearing up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers which commence on Friday. However, the team faces a challenge as they must play their home matches a…
Senate Challenges Court Ruling in Bid to Reinstate Mwangaza Impeachment
The Kenyan Senate is currently embroiled in a legal battle to overturn a High Court order that has halted the removal of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza from office. This development follows Mwangaza's impeachment by th…
Kenyan Investors Tap into Dubai's Booming Real Estate Market
Dubai's real estate market has emerged as a magnet for Kenyan investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and acquire luxury properties in one of the world's fastest-growing cities. The emirate's promise of econom…
Kenya Raises Police Officers Salaries
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has unveiled a salary increase for police officers, marking a significant development in the ongoing efforts to enhance law enforcement welfare in Kenya. NPSC Chairperson…
UK Widower Loses Millions in Kenyan Online Romance Scam
Rodrick Lodge, a 69-year-old widower from Leiston, Suffolk, England, has had his life completely changed after being defrauded of Sh14.35 million by a Kenyan woman who turned out to be fake. Lodge, having lost his wif…
Sultana Star Winnie Bwire Ndubi Loses Battle with Cancer at 39
The Kenyan entertainment industry has been struck by tragedy with the passing of Winnie Bwire Ndubi, a beloved actress known for her role as 'Dida' in the popular Citizen TV series 'Sultana'. Ndubi succumbed to breast…
End of an Era: Odinga Bows Out After 17 Years Leading ODM
For nearly two decades, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been the uncontested leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Since its inception in 2005, Odinga has steered the party through turbulent political…
How Kenyan Janet Wainaina Mwangi is Strengthening the Diaspora Community Through Innovative Outreach
Janet Mwangi, an experienced educator with over two decades of experience, has made significant progress in bridging cultural divides through her organization, Face of Kenya UK. Recognizing a disconnect between young…
How Latest US Visa Changes Impact Opportunities for Foreign Workers and Students
The United States has long been a popular destination for international students and skilled professionals. However, recent changes to US visa regulations including increased fees and modified rules are poised to sign…
Ruto Leverages China Summit to Drum Up Support for Raila's AUC Bid
President William Ruto has intensified his efforts to secure support for Raila Odinga's candidacy for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. During his recent visit to China, Ruto met with at leas…
Kenyan Family Alleges Cover-up in 2012 Murder of Woman by British Soldiers
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old woman allegedly murdered by a British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) officer in 2012, has levelled accusations against Kenyan investigative agencies for impeding their q…