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Wiper Denies Reports Linking Kalonzo to Private Talks With Ruto
The Wiper Democratic Movement has dismissed claims that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, recently held private talks with President William Ruto about a possible political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speak…
'We Never Saw Any Warning Signs': Family Speaks After Death of Presidential Escort Officer
Police in Ruiru are investigating the death of Dennis Kibet Cheruyot, an officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit, who was found dead at his home in what detectives believe was a self-inflicted shooting.Invest…
Planning to Work in the UK? New Visa Changes Could Limit Job Opportunities
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended reducing the UK's Temporary Shortage List (TSL) from 52 occupations to 28. If the government accepts the proposal, employers would have fewer options to sponsor o…
Cheap or Expensive? How Your Mortgage Choice Could Cost You Million
The cost of financing a home is becoming as important as the purchase price for Kenyan buyers, with mortgage terms increasingly determining whether home ownership remains affordable over the long term.As residential p…
Aisha Jumwa Quits UDA Ahead of 2027 General Election
Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced that she has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending her association with President William Ruto’s ruling party ahead of the 2027 General Election.Ju…
Six Kenyans Wanted in the US Over Alleged KSh96m Cyber Fraud Scheme
Kenya's judiciary is hearing extradition proceedings against six Kenyan citizens wanted by the United States over allegations of a large-scale cyber fraud scheme. The case is before the Milimani Court in Nairobi. The…
Kenya, US Hold Defence Talks to Strengthen KDF Capabilities
Kenya and the United States have agreed to expand defence cooperation following high-level talks in Nairobi on 29 July, with new commitments covering military training, professional education, cybersecurity, engineeri…
Google Faces €890 Million EU Fine for Anticompetitive Practices Under Digital Markets Act
The European Union has imposed a substantial fine of €890 million on tech giant Google for favoring its own apps over those of its competitors, marking the first major enforcement action under the bloc's recent regula…
Record Heatwaves and Wildfires Devastate Europe Amid Escalating Climate Crisis
Europe is grappling with unprecedented heatwaves and devastating wildfires, underscoring the intensifying climate crisis that scientists warn is worsening by the year. The summer of 2026 has marked an alarming milesto…
Gale-Force Winds Fuel Deadly Wildfires in Crete, Threaten Southern Europe
Two firefighters have tragically lost their lives battling wildfires that have swept across the island of Crete, Greece, fueled by gale-force winds. The severe conditions have prompted the evacuation of multiple villa…
Proposed Immigration Changes Could Simplify Permanent Residency for H-1B Workers
A new bill introduced in the US Congress would allow some H-1B visa holders to apply for permanent residency without completing the labour certification process, potentially shortening the route to a Green Card for th…
Arati: ODM Will Not Give Up Deputy President Position to UDA
ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati has said his party will only support a joint 2027 presidential ticket with UDA if it is given the deputy president position, unless President William Ruto or Deputy President Kithur…
Kenya to Use Digital Systems and Local Administrators to Trace Unclaimed ID Cards
Government to use technology and local networks to recover more than 520,000 unclaimed national ID cardsThe Kenyan government is stepping up efforts to trace more than 520,000 citizens who have not collected their Nat…
Widespread Power Blackout Hits Nairobi and Several Kenyan Regions
Kenya experienced a widespread electricity outage on Wednesday evening, leaving large parts of the country without power shortly after 8.30pm. Kenya Power said the blackout affected Nairobi, the Coast, the Mt Kenya re…
UK Government to Introduce Technical Education from Age 14 Aiming to Boost Workforce Skills
The United Kingdom is set to implement a significant shift in its educational framework, allowing pupils as young as 14 to embark on technical courses in subjects such as artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing…
Senegal Parts Ways with Manager Pape Thiaw After World Cup Disappointment
Senegal has officially terminated the contract of manager Pape Thiaw following the team's disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes after Senegal was eliminated in the last-32 stage of the to…
Prince William Highlights Urgency of Climate Action as Wildfires Intensify Across Europe
As wildfires continue to scorch parts of Europe and the United Kingdom under a relentless heatwave, Prince William has underscored the pressing need for coordinated global action to tackle climate change. The Duke of…
Kenyan man leaves American dream behind to build a new life in Diani with his family
James, a Kenyan who spent 16 years in the United States, has returned to Kenya with his American wife and young daughter to settle permanently in Diani, where they are building a family home and investing in affordabl…
Diaspora Trailblazer: How Dr Kakenya Ntaiya Is Changing the Future for Maasai Girls
Dr Kakenya Ntaiya continues to expand education and empowerment programmes for Maasai girls in Kenya while leading her organisation from Oregon in the United States.When Dr Ntaiya left her rural home in Enoosaen, Naro…
Days After Kang'ata's Exit, Governor Badilisha Defects from UDA to DCP
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking another high-profile defection from the ruling party ahea…