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First Lady Rachel Ruto Engages Kenyan Women Professionals in Beijing
First Lady Rachel Ruto on Wednesday met with Kenyan women professionals working in Beijing, China. This engagement marks a considerable effort to engage the diaspora in Kenya's national development and is part of Pres…
KDF Soldier Dies After Stoning Incident in Kasarani Pub
A soldier died yesterday while undergoing treatment after he was struck in the head by a stone during an altercation outside a bar in the Mirema area of Kasarani, Nairobi. The tragic incident involved Senior Private K…
Violence Escalates in Eastleigh as Extremist Groups Gain Ground
Recent events in Eastleigh have sparked fear and unrest among residents following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. The footage depicts a brutal attack on an individual in a vehicle, allegedly car…
Kenya Joins Global Elite with Advanced Radio Telescope Acquisition
Kenya has solidified its status as a leading African nation in space science with the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment, becoming the fourth country globally to possess the advanced Transient Array Radio Telescope…
From FBI Private Jet to Boston Jail: Kenyan Kevin Kang'ethe's Extradition Journey
The extradition of Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang'ethe from Kenya to the United States marks the culmination of a nearly year-long international manhunt. Kang'ethe, charged with the murder of his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu…
Kenyan Woman Shares Her Transition from Saudi Maid to Law Student
Kenyan woman Hazel Jepkoech has shared how she went from working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia to pursuing a bachelor's degree in law at Kabarak University. In a recent interview, Jepkoech shares her inspiring…
Kenyan Painter Celebrates African Heritage in Australian Art Scene
Kenyan visual artist Josephine Komen is making waves in Australia with her artwork that celebrates and preserves the cultural heritage of Kenya and Africa. At the African Visual Arts Exhibition 2024 in South Australia…
Malindi Resident Charged Over Possession of Endangered Green Sea Turtle
A man in Malindi was taken to court on Wednesday after being found with an endangered green sea turtle. The suspect, identified as Kazungu Mwavuo Ngala, was brought before the Malindi Law Courts on Wednesday following…
Former Harambee Stars Player Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, a former Harambee Stars player faced court proceedings related to the alleged murder of a three-year-old girl. The player and an accomplice appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti at th…
Chesumei Legislator Holds Talks with Kenyans in Qatar
Chesumei Member of Parliament Paul Biego Polo recently embarked on a diplomatic visit to Qatar focusing on engaging with Kenyan expatriates in the Gulf state. Over the weekend, Polo conducted a series of meetings with…
China's Strategic Plan to Shift Kenya from US Allegiance
China's President Xi Jinping has launched a renewed diplomatic initiative in Africa signaling Beijing's ambition to deepen its strategic partnership with Kenya. This move comes in the wake of US President Joe Biden's…
Kenyan Couples Face Sh45,000 Price Hike for Marriage Certificates
The Kenyan government has initiated a significant overhaul of its marriage registration process aiming to boost revenue through increased administrative fees. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has issued a directive manda…
Muthama to State: Help secure release of abducted Kenyan driver in DRC
The Parliamentary Service Commissioner Johnson Muthama has appealed to the government to intervene and ensure the release of a Kenyan truck driver allegedly kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo The alleged ki…
Stivo Simple Boy's 'Mefi Mefi Muskla' Catapults Him to International Stage
Kenyan artist Stivo Simple Boy has garnered attention for his distinctive style and memorable catchphrases. Renowned for expressions like "Freshi Barida," "Mwake Mwake," and "Ngongingo," Stivo has recently made headli…
Omtatah Accuses CS Joho of Fraud in Liwatoni Plant Tender Dispute
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has initiated legal proceedings against Mining and Blue Economy CS Hassan Joho regarding the re-advertisement of works on the Liwatoni Fresh and Frozen Fish Processing Plant. The Senator co…
Equity Bank Heist Suspect Held Captive in Forest with Roaring Lions and Cackling Hyenas
Joseph Kimari Machiri, the father of the prime suspect in the Equity Bank's Sh1.5 billion heist, was abducted by armed individuals during a raid on his home which was captured on CCTV cameras. Mr Kimari, a former Memb…
Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe Extradited to Massachusetts to Stand Trial for Girlfriend's Murder
A Kenyan man accused of murdering his girlfriend in the United States last October has been extradited to Massachusetts and will appear in court tomorrow to face a first-degree murder charge. The tragic incident occur…
Canada Tightens Immigration Policies Amidst Diplomatic Tensions with United States
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant rollback of Canada's migrant worker program. This decision has been spurred by rising domestic backlash and intense pressure from the United States to curb the…
Maize Flour Prices Plummet Amid Bumper Harvest
Ugali lovers can soon enjoy affordable servings as maize prices sharply decline due to the current harvest and the influx of low-cost produce from East African Community countries. The price of maize has plummeted fro…
China Extends Fingerprint Exemption for Kenyan Visa Applicants Until 2025
The Chinese Embassy in Nairobi has announced a significant extension of the fingerprint collection exemption for Kenyans seeking short-term visas to China. This move, effective until December 31, 2025, is intended to…