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Death Announcement: Mr. Samuel Karuga Kabui
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing of Mr. Samuel Karuga Kabui of Kitengela, in Kenya on July 14, 2024, after an illness bravely fought. He was the son of Kabui wa Githinji and Sus…
Speaker Wetang'ula Refutes Claims of Media Ban in Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has refuted allegations that the media was restricted from entering the Parliament Buildings. Wetang'ula explains that due to extensive damage caused during recent anti-Finan…
UK-Based Kenyan Women to Join Nairobi Protests Against Defiant Ruto
Three Kenyan women currently residing in the United Kingdom have resolved to return to Nairobi on Tuesday to participate in the ongoing Gen Z-led protests against President William Ruto's administration. These demonst…
Desperate Families Urge Release of Kenyans Held in Dubai for 7 Months
In December 2023, a tragic incident took place at a Chinese company in Ajman, Dubai, resulting in the arrest of several Kenyan workers. The event was triggered by the discovery of a bodyguard's theft which led to a vi…
Deadly Sodium Cyanide Spill Prompts US Warning on Kenyan Road Travel
The recent sodium cyanide spill in Rironi, Kiambu County, has raised safety concerns and prompted swift action from local and international authorities. On July 20, a truck transporting the highly toxic chemical to Co…
Kenya Railways Launches Premium Coaches for Enhanced SGR Travel Experience
Kenya Railways has introduced new Premium class coaches to enhance the travel experience on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar today conducted an inspection of these state-o…
US President Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race
President Joe Biden has made the momentous decision to withdraw from his re-election bid, effectively concluding his extensive political career and reshaping the landscape of the upcoming presidential race. At 81 year…
Mombasa Hotel Asks South Sudan Delegates to Vacate Amid Ongoing Peace Talks
Delegates from South Sudan were today compelled to leave their accommodations at a prominent hotel on Mombasa Road due to financial constraints. The ongoing peace talks in Nairobi are aimed at resolving the conflict i…
Kenyan Diaspora Protests IMF Policies Outside Washington Headquarters
Kenyans residing in Washington DC staged a demonstration outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters on Saturday. The demonstrators expressed their discontent with the organization's involvement in Keny…
Ethiopian Airlines Addresses Public Outcry Following Viral Passenger Ejection Video
Ethiopian Airlines has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a viral video that depicted a passenger being removed from flight ET308 on July 1. The incident occurred on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi and…
Odinga Considers Withdrawing AUC Bid Amid Political Tensions in Kenya
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has expressed his willingness to withdraw his African Union Commission (AUC) bid. Speaking in Dubai, Odinga has affirmed his intent to withdraw from the race if his candidacy is bein…
Philip Kamau Path from US Rejection to Success in Australia
Philip Kamau faced numerous challenges from an early age having grown up in a large polygamous family in Kenya. Despite growing up with 28 brothers and 15 sisters, and enduring mistreatment from his older step-sibling…
Ford Foundation Refutes Claims of Funding Unrest in Kenya
The Ford Foundation has firmly denied allegations of sponsoring 16 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to incite unrest in Kenya. In a statement released on Friday, the Foundation emphasized its charitable mission i…
Government Warns of Fraudulent Job Ads Amid Push for Overseas Employment
The issue of fraudulent job recruitment agencies targeting Kenyans with promises of overseas employment has caused concern among many unsuspecting citizens. This comes after a widely circulated advertisement claimed t…
Global IT Outage Hits Kenya: Airlines Revert to Manual Bookings
Kenya has joined the list of countries affected by a widespread global IT outage that has caused significant disruptions across various sectors. The impact has been particularly noticeable in the airline industry wher…
Kenyan Woman Charged with Felony in $60,000 Worker's Compensation Scam in Spokane, Washington
Kenyan woman Serah Kamau, 52, faces a felony charge for allegedly defrauding the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) of over $60,000 in workers' compensation benefits. On July 11, 2024, Kamau enter…
Mudavadi Outlines Ministry's Protocol for Repatriating Deceased Kenyans Abroad
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has outlined the comprehensive measures his ministry employs to support Kenyan families who lose loved ones abroad. In a presentation to the…
Rebecca Miano to Make History as Kenya's First Female Attorney General
Rebecca Miano's nomination as Attorney-General by President William Ruto marks a return to the administration for the former Cabinet Secretary. This appointment comes in the wake of her dismissal from her role as Cabi…
Ruto Names 11 New Cabinet Secretaries
President William Ruto has unveiled a new cabinet lineup, nominating 11 individuals to key positions within the government. In his address to the nation, President Ruto underscored the significance of these appointmen…
US Urges Peaceful Resolution Amid Escalating Tensions in Kenya
The United States Embassy has voiced concerns regarding the ongoing Gen Z protests in Kenya, which have now entered their fifth week. In a statement released on Thursday, July 18, the Embassy highlighted several troub…