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Global Jet Fuel Shortage Threatens Summer Travel Plans
As the peak summer travel season unfolds, a looming jet fuel shortage poses a significant threat to global holiday plans. The shortage, driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, ha…
School Fight or Fatal Fall? Mystery Surrounds Death of Thika High Student
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old Grade 10 student at Thika High School after an incident on the night of 10 July. A 17-year-old student has been taken into custody for questioning as detectives work…
Murungi, Kindiki Back Ruto's 2027 Re-election Bid
Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have defended President William Ruto's chances of winning a second term, arguing that his electoral record and the government's development age…
South Africa Midfielder Dies Weeks after World Cup appearance
South African footballer Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25.Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed his death on Saturday after his body was found at a residence in Cape Town. Police have opened an investigation, and the caus…
Israeli Military Under Scrutiny After Photo of Detainee Sparks Outcry
The Israeli military has launched an investigation following the release of a controversial photograph showing a stripped and bound Palestinian detainee. The image, which has been widely circulated on social media, wa…
Kenya Extradites Afghan Drug Lord to the US
Kenya extradited an Afghan national to the United States on Thursday, 9 July, to face narcotics and firearms charges after a Kenyan court approved his transfer following extradition proceedings.The Directorate of Crim…
Kenyans Still Need Visitor Visas to Travel to Canada
Canada has confirmed that Kenyan citizens will continue to require a visitor visa to enter the country in 2026, as they are not eligible for travel under the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system.The Immigratio…
Woman Accuses OCS of Pushing Her From 6th-Floor Balcony
A senior police officer is under investigation after her partner alleged that she assaulted her before she fell from a sixth-floor balcony, leaving her with life-changing injuries. The woman, Nicole Akinyi, 27, is rec…
Moon Mining: The Pursuit of Helium-3 and Its Global Implications
In a quest that could redefine the future of energy, several space-faring nations and private enterprises are turning their gaze to the moon in pursuit of Helium-3, an isotope highly coveted for its potential use in n…
US Pressures Iran for Security Pledges Amidst Hormuz Tension
In a bid to de-escalate rising tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, the United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure a commitment from Iran to cease targeting commercial vessels in the r…
Home Swapping Trend Gains Momentum Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
In an era marked by economic volatility and rising living costs, a growing number of global travelers are embracing home swapping as a cost-effective alternative to traditional vacationing. The trend, which involves e…
Trump Indicates Potential Iran Talks as Tensions Rise in Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of further negotiations with Iran following recent military engagements in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. This development comes amid escalating…
Matiang'i–Kalonzo Rivalry Exposes Cracks in Opposition Alliance
The United Opposition Movement is facing growing internal divisions as supporters of Fred Matiang’i and Kalonzo Musyoka clash over the coalition’s 2027 presidential candidate.What began as an effort to unite oppositio…
Oversupply Extends Decline in Kenyan Apartment Prices to Fourth Quarter
Apartment prices in Kenya fell for the fourth consecutive quarter in the year to March, while the value of standalone homes continued to rise, according to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics…
Kenyan Diaspora Finds a Taste of Home in Tacoma
A Kenyan family's visit to Kwetu Stores in Tacoma, Washington, has highlighted how familiar food and household products help diaspora communities stay connected to home. A video of the shopping trip, shared on TikTok…
Bomet: How Overseas Employment Is Transforming the Lives of Konoin Youth
More than 50 young people from Konoin Constituency have secured employment in the Gulf states through a programme by the Lapaa Taa Foundation, providing new sources of income for their families and creating opportunit…
Beachgoers' Photos Aid Climate Science in Global Coastal Study
The global scientific community is increasingly leveraging citizen science to gather data on the impacts of climate change on coastal environments, with beachgoers playing a pivotal role. By capturing and sharing phot…
Explainer: Why Genetics Matters in Obesity – and Why Lifestyle Still Counts
A new study published in PLOS Medicine has identified more than 3,000 genetic variations linked to obesity, providing new evidence that inherited biology plays a major role in how people gain weight and regulate appet…
Gor Mahia, Tusker Draw Regional Heavyweights in Kagame Cup
Gor Mahia and Tusker FC have been handed difficult group-stage fixtures in the CECAFA Kagame Cup after the tournament draw was held in Kigali ahead of the competition, which runs from 24 July to 7 August.The draw plac…
Kenyans in South Korea to Access Passport, Registration Services in Seoul
The Kenyan Embassy in Seoul is holding a three-day Mobile Consular Services programme from 10 to 12 July, offering passport, civil registration and certification services at its offices in Yongsan-gu.The programme run…