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72,000 Kenyan Village Elders to Receive Sh7,000 Monthly in Proposed Plan
The Kenyan government is considering providing a monthly allowance of up to Sh7,000 to village elders, as proposed by the Interior Ministry led by Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. The proposal was highlighted during…
Ruto Heads to Rwanda for Kagame's Fourth Term Inauguration
President William Ruto has departed for Rwanda to attend the inauguration of President Paul Kagame for his fourth term, scheduled for Sunday. Ruto's spokesperson Hussein Mohamed emphasizes the importance of this trip…
5,014 Kenyans Among the 1,018,340 Foreigners Granted US Green Cards Granted in 2022
The United States continues to be a primary destination for immigrants worldwide, with its immigrant population surpassing that of several major countries combined. In 2022, 1,018,340 individuals were granted permanen…
Grieving Family Pleads for US Diplomat's Personal Apology After Fatal Accident
The family of Ruvarashe Takamhanya, an 11-year-old girl allegedly killed by a US diplomat in Zimbabwe, is seeking a personal apology from the diplomat involved. The incident occurred in June when Ruvarashe was struck…
Ruto Backs Kirinyaga's Industrial City, Promising 150,000 New Jobs
Kirinyaga's Governor Anne Waiguru has revealed that the upcoming Sagana Industrial City project will generate approximately 150,000 job opportunities once fully operational. On Saturday, at the inauguration ceremony g…
Gachagua-Nyoro Rivalry Steals the Show at Ruto's Murang'a Tour
The political rivalry between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro played out publicly as they accompanied President William Ruto on his tour of Murang'a County on Friday, August 9. President R…
Court Upholds Rule Allowing H-4 Visa Holders to Work in the US
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld a regulation permitting the spouses of H-1B visa holders to work. This decision rejects a challenge from Save Jobs USA, a group representing US-b…
Kenyan's PhD Thesis on Counter-Terrorism Wins Top Honor in New Zealand
At the age of 25, Dr. Shirley Gabriella Achieng set two goals for herself: to be married and to earn a PhD by 35. These aspirations were particularly challenging given the societal expectations she faced. However, her…
Guns, Masks, and Terror: Wanjigi Family Breaks Silence on Police Raid
The Nairobi residence of businessman Jimi Wanjigi was subjected to an overnight raid by armed police, leading to allegations of severe misconduct and property damage. The incident, which took place in the affluent Mut…
UAE Announces Two-Month Amnesty for Visa Violators Starting September
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at residence visa violators, offering a two-month grace period for them to regularize their status without incurring fines. This measure, announced…
British Terror Suspect Deported from Kenya
A British man with suspected ties to terrorism, Jermaine Grant, was deported from Kenya to the UK on Thursday, August 8th. Grant had been serving a prison sentence in Kenya for possession of bomb-making materials and…
"Ruto Must Go?" Exploring the Constitutional Pathways for Removing a Kenyan President
In June 2024, widespread protests erupted across Kenya as citizens voiced their opposition to the perceived harsh tax policies imposed by President William Ruto's administration. Despite Ruto's subsequent withdrawal o…
Biden Administration Suspends Migrant Entry Program Amid Fraud Concerns
The Biden administration has temporarily suspended a program that allowed certain migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to legally enter the United States. This decision was prompted by concerns about po…
Ruto's Reconstituted Cabinet Faces Mandate to Eradicate Corruption and Incompetence
The newly assembled Cabinet under President William Ruto has been tasked with making the well-being of the Kenyan people their top priority. Following the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Ruto has emphasized the impo…
Musician Gideon Kipkorir's Celebratory Song for Ruto Turns into a Nightmare Amid Protests
Reformed street boy and local artist from Nakuru Gideon Kipkorir composed the song "Kenya Kwanza" two years ago as a tribute to President William Ruto's leadership. The energetic and positive message of the song initi…
Raila Calls for Critical ODM Meeting Amid Leadership Wrangles
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga faces a delicate balancing act as he prepares to chair a crucial meeting on August 9. The meeting, to be held by the Central Management Committee, aims to add…
US Blasts Ruto's Administration for Excessive Force and Repression of Protesters
The Biden administration has expressed deep concerns over the Kenyan government's handling of recent anti-government protests, urging immediate action to address alleged human rights violations. Senior US State Depart…
LSK Demands Police Accountability Over Masked Officers During Nane Nane Protests
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a strongly worded letter to the acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, regarding the deployment of civilian police officers to handle the ongoing Nane Nane pro…
Kenyan Real Estate Firm's Sh2 Billion Assets in Jeopardy as Directors Clash
The legal dispute between the directors of Kiambu-based real estate firm Willstone Homes Limited has escalated as the struggle for control over the company's bank accounts intensifies. At the heart of the conflict is…
Salary Details of Kenyan Police in Haiti Mission
Kenyan police officers serving in the UN-backed mission in Haiti can earn a monthly income of up to Sh 280,000, including all supplementary payments. This information came to light during a vetting session of the Cabi…