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Kenyan Landlords to Increase Rent by 25% Should Finance Bill Pass
Kenya's real estate market is bracing for major changes as the Kenya Property Investors Association (KEPIA) raises alarms over an imminent rent crisis. The association forecasts a staggering 25% surge in rental prices…
Kenyan Shilling Ranked Africa's Top Currency Amid Economic Optimism
The Kenyan Shilling has earned accolades as the region's top-performing currency. This financial resurgence follows a remarkable 15-month growth streak that has seen the Shilling ascend to historic levels against the…
Raila's Powerful Speech in Malawi Aligns with Ruto's Pan-African Dream
Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has voiced a resounding call for African unity. Raila was speaking during the funeral service of the late Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima. The mournful gathering at Bing…
US Immigration Seeks to Impose Biometric Fees on H-1B and L-1 Visa Renewals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a revision to the fees associated with H-1B and L-1 visa extensions. Through a proposed rule, the agency aims to broaden the application of the 9-11 Response an…
Why Nairobi is the New Darling of Pentagon, FBI, and CIA Chiefs
The United States has intensified its engagement with Kenya since President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022. This marks a shift from the previous administrations of Uhuru Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki, which…
Detective Exposes Open Secret of Former Migori Governor Obado's Affair with Sharon Otieno
The romantic relationship between former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and Sharon Otieno was widely known. Testifying before Justice Cecilia Githua, Senior DCI officer Ole Sena confirmed that Obado's affair with Sharon…
Moses Kuria Exposes Gachagua's Poisoning Fears and Financial Demands
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has levelled grave allegations against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kuria has launched a blistering attack on Gachagua, accusing him of paranoia and harboring unfound…
Australia Cracks Down on 'Visa Hopping' by International Students
Australia's visa policies are set to undergo a major overhaul with the government implementing stringent measures to curb the practice of "visa hopping" within the migration system. Effective July 1, 2024, prospective…
Germany-Based Kenyan Man's Consortium Wins KSh 830m to Convert Mushrooms to Healthy Proteins
Habil Seronei Chelulei Cheison, a Kenyan residing in Germany, has embarked on a remarkable journey with his company, Sinonin Biotech ug (haftungsbeschrankt) Langwedel. His firm is one of twelve selected to receive a s…
How Minneapolis Startup Uplifts Kenyan Coffee Farmers
A new coffee enterprise in Minneapolis is stirring up a movement to uplift small Kenyan farmers. Co-founded by Lameck Omariba and Peter Kuria, this establishment isn't just another coffee shop adorning the city's stre…
Kenyan Scientist Wins Sh 8.1 Million for Engineering Innovation
Kenyan computer scientist Esther Kimani has been crowned the winner of the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. This honour is bestowed by the Royal Academy of Engineering, recognizing Kimani's innovat…
Comedian Eric Omondi's Brother Killed in a Bodaboda Accident
The Kenyan entertainment industry is mourning the tragic death of Fred Omondi, the younger brother of renowned comedian and activist Eric Omondi. The fatal accident which claimed Fred's life occurred in the early hour…
Njambi Koikai's Father Dies on Her Burial Day
Media personality and Reggae MC Mary Njambi Koikai's father Daniel Koikai has died. Daniel Koikai has died just weeks after the untimely passing of media personality and Reggae MC Mary Njambi Koikai due to complicatio…
Grammys Academy Partners with Kenyan Govt to Nurture Local Talent
The Recording Academy renowned for Grammy Awards has embarked on a major expansion into Africa and the Middle East. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide music creators in these regions with essential support…
Kenyans Up in Arms Over Proposed Finance Bill 2024
The proposed Finance Bill, 2024, aimed at amending tax laws and revenue-raising measures has ignited a firestorm of public discontent in Kenya. As the nation's legislators prepare to deliberate the bill's fate, a reso…
Kenya Declares Monday a Public Holiday for Idd-ul-Adha Celebrations
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced Monday, June 17, as a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Adha. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is a highly revered Islamic festival celebrated by Mu…
Kenyans Driving Luxury Cars to Pay Sh400,000 Annually
The Kenyan National Treasury has abolished the Sh100,000 cap on annual motor vehicle tax in a significant policy shift aimed at expanding the tax base. The announcement was made by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof Njug…
Court Orders Wig Company to Pay Kenyan Model for Image Misuse
Kenyan commercial model Makena Nyambura has been awarded compensation for the unauthorized use of her images by a company specializing in human hair wigs. The Nairobi-based company, Human Hair Center, is ordered to pa…
Kenyan Schools Shortlisted for World's Best Prize
Two Kenyan educational institutions have earned global acclaim by securing spots on the shortlist for the World's Best School Prizes 2024. Organized by T4 Education, in collaboration with renowned organizations like A…
Principal Magistrate Shot in Courtroom Attack at Makadara Law Courts
Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti found herself in the line of fire during an active court session at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday afternoon. The courtroom descended into chaos when Chief In…