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Nairobi Ranked Africa's Most Affordable Construction Destination
Nairobi has emerged as one of the world's most cost-effective cities for construction projects. This is according to a recent report conducted during the first quarter of 2024 by Turner & Townsend. The survey highligh…
JKIA Set for Major Facelift, Terminal 1C to Reopen This Month
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set to undergo a comprehensive facelift by the end of the current month. The Kenyan government has announced the reopening of Terminal 1C as part of an ambitious plan…
Jalang’o, Passaris Reject Finance Bill 2024
Lang'ata MP Phelix 'Jalang'o' Odiwour and Nairobi's Woman Representative Esther Passaria have voted against the Finance Bill of 2024. These two lawmakers, who were previously associated with President William Ruto's K…
Ruto Presidential Guard Implicated in Ivory Trafficking Scandal
A troubling case has emerged involving a member of the Presidential Escort Unit who stands accused of engaging in the illicit ivory trade. This officer, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons was apprehe…
Europe Introduces New Travel Requirements
The European Union is implementing two new systems to enhance border security and streamline travel processes. The two systems to be aware of are the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Aut…
Two Somali Lawmakers Claim Kidnapping Attempt in Kenya
Two Somali lawmakers have claimed that they were the targets of a politically driven abduction plot while in Nairobi. The audacious attack was reportedly carried out by armed individuals in masks and has ignited serio…
How New Bill Aims to Stifle Protests Through Harsh Penalties
The Kenyan government's proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, has sparked widespread concern among citizens and legal experts alike. Introduced by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku, the bill seeks to regulate pu…
#RejectFinanceBill2024 Trends in US, Canada, Australia and Beyond
The recent protests in Kenya against the proposed Finance Bill 2024 have captured global attention. On June 20, 2024, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to voice their opposition to the bill's proposed tax incre…
One Brother Dead, Sh 400,000 Lost in Dubai Job Fraud
Peter Kimanga, 35, and his younger brother Kelvin Mwangi, 32, left Nairobi for Dubai on April 29, 2024, in a desperate bid to secure employment and transform their lives. They aspired to find employment at a supermark…
MP Reveals Receiving Sh168,000 from Kenyans Confirming His Number
Kenyan citizens have resorted to an unconventional method to verify the authenticity of their Members of Parliament's (MPs) contact details and ensure direct communication channels. Kenyans had taken the bold step of…
Family Bank's Newly Appointed Chairman Mungai Dies in the US
Family Bank Board of Directors has announced the death of their recently chosen chairperson, Francis Gitau Mungai. Mungai's association with Family Bank dates back to 1996 when he first supported the bank as a loyal c…
Road to establish Grammy’s Recording Academy in Africa kicks off
Kenya has taken major steps in establishing the Recording Academy/Africa in a bid to transform the continent's musical landscape. The inaugural steering committee meeting, held in Kigali, Rwanda, on Tuesday, marked th…
Kenyans Pursue Opportunities in the US at the Fastest Rate in 10 Years
The surge in the number of Kenyans moving to the United States in 2022 was the highest in the past 10 years, suggesting that the world's biggest economy is offering more job openings for skilled and semi-skilled worke…
Tanzanian Government Plans Multi-Billion Shilling Real Estate Investment in Upper Hill, Nairobi
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a monumental 22-storey twin tower building in Nairobi, Kenya. This ambitious project, announced on Tuesday, June 18, is…
Undocumented Immigrants in Illinois to Get Drivers Licenses Starting Next Month
Illinois has enacted a law that will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain standardized driver's licenses. This move marks a departure from the state's decade-old Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) program an…
Biden Proposes Deportation Shield, Work Permits for Undocumented Spouses of US Citizens
President Biden is poised to unveil a comprehensive immigration policy overhaul. This move is heralded as the most significant unilateral action by a president to provide relief to unauthorized immigrants since the im…
Ruto Yields to Pressure, Overhauls Controversial Tax Measures
President William Ruto's administration has demonstrated responsiveness to public sentiment by revising several contentious tax proposals outlined in the initial Finance Bill 2024. The revisions announced at State Hou…
KWS Captures Massive 13-Foot Crocodile in Makueni Operation
A massive 13-foot crocodile had for days taken up residence in Kamanyuni village in Makueni County. The presence of this reptile disrupted the daily lives and activities of the locals. However, tranquillity was today…
US to Host Justified Accord 2025 in Kenya After Major Non-NATO Ally Status
The United States and Kenya have taken a significant step in solidifying their military partnership with the upcoming Justified Accord 2025 exercise. This multinational endeavour, set to be hosted in Kenya, marks a ke…
Kenyan Athlete Arrested, Tortured in Congo Over M23 Rebel Mix-Up
Celebrated Kenyan long-distance runner Mr Kennedy Kiproo Lilan endured a distressing experience when security forces wrongfully detained him in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Lilan, a four-time city marat…