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Kang’ata Joins DCP, Giving Gachagua a Major Political Boost in Mt Kenya
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has joined Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ahead of the 2027 General Election, ending months of speculation over his political future.Kang’ata announced his…
LeBron James Confirms Philadelphia 76ers Will Be His Final NBA Team
LeBron James has confirmed that he will end his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers, signing what he says will be the final contract of his career after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.The announcement brings an end…
Bringing Kenyan Flavours to the UK: How Sarah Okello Built Sabadema Multicultural Catering
Kenyan entrepreneur Sarah Caroline Okello has built Sabadema Multicultural Catering into a UK-based food business specialising in African, Caribbean, and international cuisine.The company provides catering services fo…
US-Iran Tensions in Gulf Escalate Amid Strikes and Asset Disputes
Heightened tensions between the United States and Iran have led to a series of military exchanges in the Gulf, marking a significant escalation that raises concerns over broader regional stability. The latest strikes…
Court Suspends Planned Nationwide Aviation Strike Set for Friday
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped a nationwide aviation workers' strike that had been planned for Friday, 24 July. The court issued interim orders preventing the industrial a…
DCI Busts Suspected Sexual Exploitation Networks in Ongata Rongai and Kiserian
Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) rescued 48 women during coordinated raids in Ongata Rongai and Kiserian on Thursday night, dismantling two suspected sexual exploitation operations and arresting se…
Meet the US-based Kenyan Doctor Championing Healthcare Change Through Diplomacy
Dr Philip Mwalali has spent more than four decades working in clinical medicine, public health and international health policy. The Kenyan-born obstetrician-gynaecologist, now based in Durham, North Carolina, has focu…
US, Canada Escalate Middle East Travel Warnings, Leaving Thousands of Kenyans on Edge
Western governments have issued new security warnings and travel advisories as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, leaving many Kenyans living and working in the region facing growing uncertainty.The conflic…
US Ends Duration of Status for Students: F-1 Visa Holders Face Four-Year Stay Limit
The United States will introduce a major change to its student visa system from 15 September 2026, replacing the current "Duration of Status" model with a fixed admission period of up to four years for F-1 students, J…
Kenyans in Scotland to Access Passport, ID and Citizenship Services During Dundee Outreach
Kenyans living in Scotland will be able to access government services in Dundee during a two-day Mobile Consular Services exercise organised by the Kenya High Commission on 3 and 4 August 2026.The outreach will take p…
Mathare's Victor Holvik Fulfils Dream by Covering FIFA World Cup Final
Victor Holvik, a Kenyan cameraman from Nairobi's Mathare settlement, was part of the broadcast team that covered the FIFA World Cup Final, marking a major milestone in his career after years of working towards the spo…
Lawyer Cliff Ombeta insists Obado is Innocent After Sharon Otieno Murder Conviction
Criminal lawyer Cliff Ombeta has challenged the High Court's decision to convict former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno, arguing that the prosecution did not…
Tifa poll: Opposition Supporters Say Gachagua Should Not Run for President
A new Tifa poll shows that many Kenyans who oppose President William Ruto’s re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should support a single opposition candidate rather than run for president himse…
Gary Lineker Joins Millionaires in Call for Higher Taxes to Tackle Wealth Inequality
In a striking move that underscores the growing concerns over wealth inequality, a group of millionaires, including former England footballer Gary Lineker, has appealed to the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Star…
US Government Withdraws Subpoenas Against New York Times Journalists, Signaling Challenges in Media Crackdown
In a significant development highlighting tensions between the U.S. government and the press, the administration has retracted subpoenas issued to three New York Times journalists. The move comes amid increasing scrut…
Strikes on Saudi Oil Tankers in the Red Sea Escalate Tensions as Oil Prices Soar
Global oil markets were thrown into turmoil after Houthi militants, reportedly allied with Iran, targeted two Saudi Arabian-flagged oil tankers in the Red Sea, causing crude oil prices to surge past $100 a barrel. The…
Israeli Airstrike in Khan Younis Injures Palestinian Children, Escalating Tensions
An Israeli airstrike targeting the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis has resulted in injuries to numerous Palestinian children, adding to the already high tensions in the region. The strike hit a tent sheltering displ…
How Kenyan Student Makes KSh 2,000 Per Hour Picking Fruits in British Farms
A Kenyan agriculture student has described how a six-month placement on a farm in the United Kingdom has given her financial independence, practical experience and a broader view of future opportunities.Grace, who stu…
Ukraine's New Military Leadership Faces Strategic Challenges Amid Ongoing Conflict
As Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia persists into its third year, the appointment of Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new military chief presents fresh strategic challenges for the war-torn nation. Drapatyi, w…
Esther Ikiugu Makes History as First Kenyan Referee at World Judo Event
Kenyan referee Esther Ikiugu has become the first official from the country to be appointed to officiate at a World Judo event, marking a significant milestone for Kenyan judo.Her appointment reflects Kenya's growing…