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President Ruto Nominates Ezra Chiloba as Los Angeles Consul General
President William Ruto has nominated several individuals to key diplomatic positions in a bid to strengthen Kenya's international representation. The nominees include former officials, politicians, and a high-ranking…

Gender Equality: President Ruto Appoints 16 Women Ambassadors
President William Ruto has announced the appointment of 16 women to ambassadorial roles across various countries. In a statement, Ruto highlights the significance of these appointments with 10 women assuming ambassado…

USCIS Announces Changes to H-1B Visa Application Procedures
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing significant changes to the H-1B visa application process for the 2025 fiscal year. These modifications prioritize authenticity, efficiency…

Over 100 Students Kidnapped from School in Nigeria's Kaduna State
More than 100 Nigerian school children have been abducted by gunmen in a brazen attack on a school in Kuriga, a town in the northwestern state of Kaduna. Witnesses report that dozens of gunmen arrived on motorcycles a…

Nairobi Takes Lead in Teen Pregnancies with 452 Cases
A recent report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) sheds light on the persistent problem of teenage pregnancy in the country. The data reveals Nairobi County leading with the highest number of reported cases…

Mystery as Decomposed Body Found with Bible in Brother's Home
Rosemary Wahu, a woman visiting her brother in Nakuru, Kenya, was found dead in his residence under mysterious circumstances. The discovery, made on March 3, 2024, has shrouded the previously peaceful home in an atmos…

The Battle of Uncontrolled Urban Development in Nairobi
The relentless pursuit of urban progress often presents a dilemma with the need for sustainable growth clashing with the pressures of rampant construction. Nairobi, Kenya, exemplifies this complex struggle, grappling…

Pastor Charged with Defrauding Devout Businesswoman of Sh 2.6 Million
A pastor in Narok County, Kenya, stands accused of defrauding a businesswoman of Sh2.6 million in a cattle investment scheme. Pastor Johnson Kintalel Nkuku on Thursday pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, wh…

White House to Address Concerns Over Green Card Delays
The White House has acknowledged concerns surrounding the legal immigration system and outlined steps to address them. These initiatives aim to improve the fairness, efficiency, and integrity of the system, particular…

John Matara Faces New Murder, Robbery, and Sexual Assault Charges
John Matara who is facing new charges of murder, robbery with violence, and sexual assault today appeared before the Ruiru Law Courts. The charges stem from alleged offences committed in May 2023. During the hearing b…

Bishop Wanjiru Injured as Church Demolished
A land dispute between Bishop Margaret Wanjiru's church Jesus is Alive Ministries (JIAM) and the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has escalated leading to the demolition of a wall on the church's property. Bishop Wanj…

Shisha Banned in Kenya, Government Announces Crackdown
The Kenyan government has implemented a nationwide ban on Shisha, effective immediately. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared the importation, production, sale, and u…

Kenyan Wife in Court for Orchestrating Murder of Dutch Tycoon Husband
The Mombasa High Court is currently presiding over the murder trial of Riziki Cherono Ali who is accused of orchestrating the killing of her Dutch husband Herman Rouwenhorst on June 4, 2021. Joining Cherono on the lis…

Pastor Murdered in Juja, Eyes Gouged Out
A family in Kiambu County, Kenya, is in mourning after the brutal murder of their beloved relative. The deceased who doubled as a pastor in the Kenyatta Road area met his death on Thursday evening while working late t…

Elon Musk Takes Jab at Meta Over Facebook, Instagram Outage
Social media users faced difficulties accessing Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday evening, leading to confusion and frustration. Facebook users were unable to log in, while Instagram feeds could not be refreshed and c…

Cabinet Secretary Wahome Briefly Locked in Loresho Land Standoff, Two Arrested
On Tuesday, March 5, two individuals were apprehended after temporarily locking Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome inside an Indian-owned property worth Sh1.3 billion in Loresho, Nairobi County The property had been…

Kenyan Woman Advocating for Mental Health in the US
Dr Betrice's story is a testament to the human ability to overcome adversity and emerge stronger. Born into poverty and orphaned while still a teenager, Beatrice faced unimaginable hardship trying to fend for her youn…

Kenyan Envoys Face Substandard Living Conditions Despite Millions Spent
A recent audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Kenya has identified concerns regarding the living conditions and financial strains of Kenya's diplomatic missions in Islamabad, London, and Pretoria. T…

Kenyans Urged to Collect Passports as Immigration Offices Address Backlog
The Kenyan government is urging citizens to collect their passports as soon as possible with over 58,330 currently ready for pick-up across the country. The announcement from the Principal Secretary of Immigration Jul…

High Court: KRA's Recruitment Favours Kikuyu and Kalenjin
The Kenyan High Court has ruled that the appointment of 1,402 revenue service assistants by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was unconstitutional. The judgment, delivered by Justice William Musyoka, cites a significa…