The United States government has announced the introduction of a $1 (approximately Sh129) registration fee for applicants of the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery, marking the first time such a charge will apply to the initial registration process. According to a statement published in the U.S. Federal Register, the new …
Read More »Senator Tabitha Mutinda Elected to Global Parliamentary Board on World Bank, IMF
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has been elected to the Board of Governance of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representing the East African region. The announcement was made on Wednesday afternoon by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, who congratulated the Senator on her appointment. …
Read More »Kisumu Court Frees Two Suspects in Car Theft Syndicate on Bail
A Kisumu court has released two suspects linked to a motor vehicle theft syndicate on KSh 500,000 bail each, with a surety of a similar amount. The two, identified as Michael Mwaga and Peter Andei, had been detained following their arrest in connection with an alleged car theft ring. The …
Read More »Three Killed in Bungoma House Fire, Including 4-Year-Old Child
Three people, including a four-year-old child, have died in a house fire in Brigadier Town, Bungoma County, in what police suspect may have been an arson attack. According to police reports, the blaze broke out early Tuesday morning while the victims were asleep. Neighbours rushed to the scene after hearing …
Read More »Police Probe Killing of Woman After Domestic Dispute in Kabete
Detectives in Kabete, Kiambu County, have launched investigations into the murder of a 30-year-old woman, Jackline Kangashi, who was found dead in her home following a domestic altercation with her husband. Her body was discovered on Wednesday morning in her rented house in Mutengo Village, Kanyariri, bearing deep panga cuts …
Read More »All Schools to Plant 2,000 Fruit Trees on Mazingira Day
The Ministry of Education has instructed all schools in Kenya—both public and private—to participate in a national tree planting exercise on Mazingira Day, set for Friday, October 10, 2025, under the theme “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.” In a circular to education officials, Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius …
Read More »Ruto Hosts COMESA Leaders for State Dinner Ahead of Summit
President William Ruto on Wednesday evening hosted a dinner at State House, Nairobi, bringing together four heads of state and several dignitaries ahead of the 24th COMESA Heads of State Summit. The high-level dinner preceded the summit scheduled to take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) under the …
Read More »Five Dead, 45 Hospitalized in Narok Cholera Outbreak
Narok County is on high alert after a cholera outbreak in Trans Mara claimed five lives and left at least 45 others hospitalized. Health authorities have moved swiftly to contain the spread by closing eateries, banning the sale of cooked food in open markets, and dispatching a rapid response team …
Read More »European Football Rumors Tuesday: Bayern chase Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace
Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, Palace are planning to offer Adam Wharton a new contract and Italian side Napoli are chasing Kobbie Mainoo on loan from United. German giants Bayern Munich have joined a string of European clubs interested in signing Crystal …
Read More »Gov’t Assures Peace Ahead of November By-Elections
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has assured that the government is fully prepared to maintain peace and order during the upcoming by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to hold the mini-polls in several constituencies and wards, including the Kasipul and Ugunja …
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