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Tips for Hosts to Mitigate Legal Risks in Airbnb Property Management
Renting out cars and homes for short periods can be a lucrative way for asset owners to make money. However, there are risks involved in renting out your property for short stays as well. In Kenya, a devastating incid…

Kenyan Man Strips Naked and Makes a Daring Run from Immigration Summons in Zambia
Kenyan man Moses Makari caused quite a stir at a Magistrate Court in Isoka, Northeastern Zambia when he stripped naked and tried to escape after being brought before the court. On Thursday morning, an unexpected event…

UDA Lawmakers Rally Behind Ndindi Nyoro as Ruto's Deputy in 2027
A gathering of leaders from Murang’a has given their approval for Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro to be the deputy to President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 general election. Senator Joe Nyutu and MP Edw…

DP Rigathi Gachagua and Ndindi Nyoro's Supremacy Battle in Mt Kenya Intensifies
Political power struggles in the Mt Kenya region have reached their peak, with two prominent factions emerging. In recent months, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro have been at the forefront…

Presidents Ruto, Museveni Schedule Meeting to Address Fuel Import Dispute
President William Ruto intends to have a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni to resolve the disagreement regarding fuel imports. The conflict resulted in Kampala filing a lawsuit against Nairobi in th…

US Airlines Hit Hard as Winter Storm Disrupts Thousands of Flights
A massive winter storm caused chaos on Friday, throwing air travel into disarray across 12 states in the United States. As of 5:30 p.m. ET, FlightAware reported that more than 2,000 flights were cancelled and an extra…

KRA Targets Kenyans Working at Diplomatic Institutions
Local employees of organizations with diplomatic agreements with Kenya, such as the United Nations, who have previously been exempt from paying taxes will now have Pay as you earn (PAYE) deducted from their monthly sa…

MP Threatens Lawsuit Over Alleged LGBTQ Ties in His Office
Kaloleni Member of Parliament Paul Katana has threatened legal action against three individuals who he claims have falsely linked his office to the LGBTQ community. The MP has tabled his complaints to the Kilifi Direc…

Kenyan Creative Sensation Making Waves in the US with Footwear and Music
"I come from Kenya, my childhood was split between Kenya and Botswana, I attended school in Iowa, and now I reside in Dallas with connections spanning the globe," reveals Edem Jimbo, a renowned footwear designer. Spea…

Kenyans Abroad Rally Against 'Unjust' Taxation by KRA
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is facing intense scrutiny following allegations of mistreatment, excessive taxation, and bias. A group of over 1,200 Kenyans living abroad, known as the Strategists on Kenyan Matters…

Former Kenyan Assistant Minister Arrested in Uganda Over Gold Smuggling Claims
Ugandan authorities have apprehended former Internal Security Assistant Minister Stephen Tarus on charges of smuggling 13 kilograms of gold into the country using counterfeit paperwork. The value of this amount of gol…

Kenya Government Announces 310,000 Job Openings Abroad
The Kenyan government has announced that there are new job opportunities on the horizon for Kenyans to work abroad in four different countries. Kenya's State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has announced that Kenya…

Betsy Saina Eager to Represent Team USA at Paris Olympics
Betsy Saina says that she is representing her entire family by running for the United States. After her appearance in the 2016 Rio Olympics as a representative of Kenya in the 10,000m race, Saina made the decision to…

Linda Okello: From Viral Scandal in Kenya to Personal Accomplishment in the US
Unpredictable narratives often unfold within the realm of social media, beginning with a simple hashtag and propelling individuals into the spotlight. In April 2014, former police officer Linda Okello found herself in…

Starbucks Faces Legal Woes Over Kenyan Coffee
Starbucks, a well-known coffee chain in the United States, is facing legal action from the National Consumers League. According to the lawsuit, Starbucks engaged in unethical practices when sourcing coffee from Kenya…

Puzzle of Siaya Girl Admitted to National Boys School After KCPE Triumph
Driven by a burning desire to excel in life, overcome the jinx of academic failure that plagued her family, and uplift her family from the grips of poverty, Gloria Adhiambo pushed herself beyond her limits and achieve…

The Investment Trends of Kenyans in Diaspora
Over the past few years, Kenya's economy has experienced a remarkable surge in remittances with the total amount reaching a staggering $378.1 million in 2023. The increase has brought about a significant change in the…

Kenya Retains 67th Spot in Global Passport Rankings
According to a recent report, the Kenyan passport has maintained its position as the 67th most powerful travel document in the world. In contrast to the declining rankings of other African passports, the Kenyan passpo…

Kivutha Kibwana Shares His Struggle with Alcoholism
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has shared his past struggles with alcohol during his time as a young lecturer at the University of Nairobi. Sharing his first experience with beer, Kibwana reveals that he was…

Raila Odinga Dissolves ODM Elections Board, Shifts Power to Counties
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has taken a new approach to managing the elections and nominations of the ODM party. Rather than consolidating the procedure, he has chosen to entrust it to the county level. To carry ou…