February 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 — The U.S. Government has imposed sanctions on a Rwandan Cabinet minister and a spokesperson for the Congo River Alliance due to their alleged roles in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A statement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – President William Ruto has described the late former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperso’n Wafula Chebukati as a principled and diligent leader who served the nation with integrity. In his message of condolence, the head of state stated that Chebukati’s death is a great loss to the country. “I […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has apologised after posting an AI-generated video which showed CNN political commentator Fareed Zakaria commenting on Kenya’s controvesial decision to allow the Rapid Support Forces of Sudan and its allies to hold a ceremony that would have led to the forming of a parallel […]

Nairobi, Kenya – Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has passed away at the age of 64. The family has confirmed that Chebukati died at 11 p.m. last night at Nairobi Hospital, where he had been admitted in critical condition. Sources indicate that the former IEBC chair had been battling cancer […]

Feb 21 – Three buses have exploded in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, in what Israeli police say is a suspected terror attack. Devices in two other buses failed to explode, they said, adding that “large police forces are at the scenes, searching for suspects”. Transport Minister Miri Regevpausedall buses, trains and light rail […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – The government is considering evacuating Kenyans living and working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following an escalation of violent conflict in the eastern part of the country. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi noted that the clashes between security forces and militant groups, including M23, which began […]

Kenyans Living Abroad: Boosting Kenyan Economic Growth In today’s interconnected world, the contributions of Kenyans living abroad play a vital role in shaping Kenya’s economic landscape. As the global diaspora continues to expand, the economic impact of Kenyans abroad on the homeland cannot be overstated. From remittances that fuel local businesses to knowledge transfer and […]

Kenyans to Pay More Taxes as Govt Plan Toll Highways Motorists may have to dig deeper into their pockets to use major roads in the country from May this year if the government’s plan to introduce toll charges on highways moves forward. Nearly a year has passed since the government first announced its intention to […]

The Pain of F1 US Visa Rejection: A Heartbreaking Tale Embarking on the journey to study in the United States is often perceived as a dream come true, but for many, it can quickly turn into a heart-wrenching ordeal. A Kenyan student has turned to social media to reveal the pain he is going through […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 — The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has revealed that more than half of the country’s population, 57 per cent, has abused drugs or other substances at some point in their lifetime. NACADA Board Chair Stephen Mairori, speaking during the second edition of the National […]