The political feud between President William Ruto and Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reached a boiling point, with the Wiper Party issuing a stern warning to the Head of State to “desist from affronting” their leader. The exchange follows a series of “bare-knuckle” attacks from President Ruto, who …
Read More »The ‘Miano Effect’: How Kenya is Redefining Travel for the World.
Kenya is officially on track to break tourism records, with the government projecting three million international visitors by the end of 2025. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the ambitious goal, citing a massive surge in momentum following a successful 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery With Immediate Effect
US President Donald Trump has suspended the Diversity Visa program, also known as the green card lottery. This comes after Claudio Neves Valente, a Portuguese national who entered the U.S. through legal permanent residence, was linked to shootings at Brown University and MIT that left three dead and nine injured.
Read More »New Bill Could Force Authors to Submit Books to Parliament
Authors and publishers may soon be required to submit copies of their works to Parliament if a proposed new law is approved by MPs. The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes making it compulsory for all published materials to be deposited in the Parliamentary Library whenever requested by the …
Read More »DPP Orders DCI to Investigate Singer Betty Bayo’s Death
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has instructed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to launch an investigation into the death of gospel singer Betty Bayo, whose real name was Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua. In a letter sent to the DCI on Tuesday, the DPP directed that the findings of the …
Read More »Support for Broad-Based Government Doubles in Six Months
Backing for the broad-based government partnership between President William Ruto and late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s allies has more than doubled over the past six months, according to a national survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA). The poll found approval for the political coalition rose from 22% …
Read More »“We Demand Protection!” Sex Workers Decry Rising Killings
Sex workers in Kenya have raised alarm over the persistent violence and killings targeting their colleagues, highlighting the absence of protective measures as they carry out their work across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi on December 17, 2025, to mark the International Day to End Violence …
Read More »Justice Mohammed Ibrahim to be Buried Today
Former Supreme Court Justice Mohammed Ibrahim will be laid to rest today, December 18, 2025, at Kariakor Muslim Cemetery, with funeral rites commencing at 1:40 p.m., according to a Judiciary statement. Justice Ibrahim passed away on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Nairobi. Sources close to the family revealed that he …
Read More »MKU Grants Truphena Muthoni Full Scholarship
Mt. Kenya University (MKU) has awarded a full academic scholarship to environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to environmental conservation and mental well-being advocacy through endurance-based activism. The scholarship will allow Muthoni to commence her studies at MKU in January 2026, marking a key step in …
Read More »CS Ogamba Urges Universities to Prepare for First Cohort of CBE Students
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on universities to begin preparations for the first group of learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, who are expected to join higher education in 2029. Speaking on Wednesday during Kisii University’s 14th Graduation Ceremony in Kisii County, Ogamba urged higher learning institutions …
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