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President William Ruto is expected to travel to Finland this month for a state visit aimed at deepening the rapidly expanding diplomatic and economic relationship between Kenya and Finland. The visit comes just a year after Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a historic trip to Nairobi, highlighting the growing cooperation …

The High Court has issued fresh conservatory orders stopping the government from establishing or operating any Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility in Kenya under any agreement involving the United States or any other foreign entity. The orders were issued after the Attorney General failed to appear in court …

Thousands of Africans seeking visas to study, work, visit, or relocate to the United States may soon face additional travel and expenses following a proposed restructuring of US visa processing services across the continent. According to reports citing US officials and an internal State Department memo, Washington plans to reduce …

Seven female students linked to the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy were on Tuesday presented before a court in Naivasha, where they are expected to face arson-related charges. The court session attracted a large crowd of relatives and friends of both the accused students and the victims of …

Kenya has trained 2,200 health workers to strengthen its readiness in the event of an Ebola outbreak, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has said. Oluga noted that the government has stepped up screening, training, and case management measures to prevent the virus from entering the country. Click here …

Lenana School has temporarily closed and sent all students home following disturbances reported during night preps, prompting the administration to suspend learning activities to restore order. In a notice to parents and guardians, the Board of Management said the decision was necessary to stabilise the situation and carry out a …

A police officer died shortly after participating in Madaraka Day festivities in Wajir East Sub-County, Wajir County. Police Constable Hassan Moyo reportedly collapsed at about 9:05am after taking part in the parade march-past at Wajir Stadium, according to police reports. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He was quickly …

Kenya and South Africa are expected to strengthen their bilateral relations as President William Ruto begins a State Visit on Thursday, June 4, 2026,  aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries. The trip has been described as the highest level of diplomatic engagement between sovereign states, …

Seven suspects linked to the Utumishi Academy dormitory fire that killed 16 students are expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday as investigations into the tragedy continue. According to their statements, the suspects allegedly admitted that frustration over several school decisions contributed to the incident, including changes to the …

President William Ruto has defended the government’s decision to approve a proposed Ebola health facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the move is rooted in Kenya’s long-standing health partnership with the United States and other international allies. Speaking during a media roundtable in Wajir on Monday, Ruto said the facility …