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Ruto Urges Leaders to Focus on Service After UDA Loses Ol Kalou By-Election
President William Ruto has urged political leaders to focus on serving Kenyans after his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party lost the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).Spe…
KQ Deploys 400-Seater Boeing 777 on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route
Kenya Airways has returned its Boeing 777-300ER to scheduled passenger service, with the aircraft operating on the Nairobi–London Heathrow route from 17 July.The move increases capacity on one of the airline's busiest…
Japan's Bear Encounters Highlight Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict Amid Climate Change
As Japan grapples with an increasing number of Asiatic black bear sightings and incidents, the encroachment of wildlife into human settlements is becoming a pressing concern. Recent reports highlight a pattern of bear…
US Reminds Dual Citizens to Use American Passports for Travel
The United States government has reminded dual nationals that they must use a valid US passport when entering or leaving the country, regardless of whether they also hold a passport from another nation.The advisory ap…
Spain Grants Visa-Free Travel to Eight African Countries, Excludes Kenya
Spain will allow citizens of eight African countries to enter without a visa for stays of up to 90 days from 2026. Kenya and South Africa are not included in the new arrangement and will continue to follow the existin…
Kenyan Students in Australia Set to Benefit from New Support Initiative
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Australia, Hon. Wilson Kipngetich Arap Kogo, PhD, has met representatives of Alana Kaye College and the Kenyans in Darwin Association (KIDA) to discuss new opportunities to support Kenyan…
US Tightens Student Visa Rules, Ending Indefinite Stay for International Students
The United States will introduce fixed time limits for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign media visas under new immigration rules announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The changes…
DCP Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Defeats UDA
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after its candidate, Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, secured 35,440 votes.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) de…
US Strikes in Iran Stir International Tensions Amid Claims of Civilian Harm
The United States has conducted a series of military strikes in Iran, a development that has sparked significant international concern as it reportedly targeted civilian infrastructure. Tehran has accused the U.S. of…
Potential UK Funding Cuts Threaten Large Hadron Collider's Future Upgrades
The future of one of the most significant scientific experiments in modern history, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), faces uncertainty as the United Kingdom considers pulling out from its financial commitments to an u…
US Targets Oil Tanker as Part of Enforced Blockade Amid Heightened Tensions with Iran
The United States military has struck an oil tanker in what is reported to be an enforcement measure of its newly-introduced blockade, targeting shipments intended for key Iranian oil facilities. The incident, which o…
FIFA Embraces Cutting-Edge Technology for World Cup Enhancements
FIFA, the international governing body of football, has made significant strides in integrating advanced technology into the World Cup, a move aimed at enhancing the experience for players, officials, and fans alike…
Wantam Movement Launches Digital Vote to Pick Preferred 2027 Opposition Flagbearer
The Wantam Movement has announced a digital voting process to identify its preferred opposition presidential candidate and running mate ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, while reaffirming that it is an independe…
Sifuna Ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch Takes Over
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the change after receiving and verifying a resoluti…
Popular Nairobi School Under Pressure as Parents Challenge New Fees
Parklands Baptist School has been given seven days to withdraw its 2026 tuition fee increase or face legal action from parents and guardians, who argue that the decision was made without consultation and in breach of…
Violence Erupts in Ol Kalou By-Election as Armed Men Terrorise Voters
Armed, hooded men driving sport utility vehicles disrupted voting during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on Thursday, firing shots into the air and moving through areas near polling stations, forcing voters, re…
Governor Ntutu's Daughter Graduates with Computer Science Degree from the University of Birmingham
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu attended his daughter Deloris's graduation at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, where she earned a degree in Computer Science. He was accompanied by his wife for the…
UK Port Faces Legal Battle Over Environmental Impact Amid Global Pressure
The Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe, is at the center of a significant legal and environmental challenge as activists and climate advocates push for accelerated efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil f…
How Alex Mwanza Uncovered the Secret Burials of Kenyans in Saudi Arabia
Alex Mwanza, Director of the International Centre for Policy and Strategy (ICPS), is leading a campaign for stronger protection of Kenyan migrant workers after evidence emerged that several Kenyans who died in Saudi A…
Family Seeks Financial Help for Ailing Olympic Gold Medallist Peter Rono
Kenyan Olympic champion Peter Rono's family has appealed for financial support as he receives treatment for a serious medical condition. They said the cost of his medical care and the loss of income during his recover…