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Fifteen Kenyans who were evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing Middle East conflict have safely arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. According to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, the group landed on Sunday morning and was received by government officials led by Peter Burugu, representing Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu. …

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has reportedly gone missing under unclear circumstances, with his vehicle found abandoned in Nairobi’s Karen area amid an ongoing legal dispute over property. Siaya Governor James Orengo on Sunday revealed the development during a church service in Narok, suggesting that Tuju may have been abducted. …

At least 81 people have died and tens of thousands displaced as severe floods continue to ravage Kenya, affecting 21 counties, according to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. Data released on March 22 shows that seven people remain missing, while 68,975 homes have been impacted by the ongoing …

A 25-year-old man lost his life after being electrocuted while allegedly trying to break into a bar through the roof in Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County. Police reported that the incident took place at a bar in Mukukuni Market, Muonyweni Village. The victim, identified as Stephen Ndeto Kyalo, was found lifeless …

A group of senior doctors at Nairobi Hospital last year urged the complete disbandment of the facility’s Board of Management and the swift appointment of an interim team to guide the hospital through its ongoing crisis. In a letter dated November 3, 2025, addressed to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, …

Police in Kericho County have opened investigations after a suspected mass grave was discovered at Makaburini Cemetery. A multi-agency team moved in after members of the public alerted authorities on Saturday, March 21, 2026, about the alarming find. Initial reports suggest the presence of a recently dug grave believed to …

Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The social media giant, which has over 3bn users, says the scheme is for creators with over a million followers on …

Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned Kenyans against the misuse of social media as the country heads toward elections, citing rising concerns over misinformation, cyberbullying, and politically driven propaganda. CAK chairperson Charles Karondo said the rapid spread of false information online is increasingly being used to mislead the public …

By: XINHUA No Chinese nationals were among the casualties in a deadly fire at an automotive parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, the Chinese embassy in South Korea told Xinhua on Saturday. According to the embassy, South Korean police notified it that none of the injured or the dead in …

Oburu Odinga has called on William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni to work together in securing Lake Victoria through a joint management approach. He argued that such cooperation would help end the continued harassment of fishermen and foster peaceful relations across the border. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking …