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Kenyans have been invited to submit proposals on a new bill that would bar governors from contesting parliamentary seats after finishing their terms. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2026) seeks to…
The government has moved Public Trustee services at the Nairobi office to the eCitizen platform, enabling Kenyans to manage estates, trusts for children and vulnerable persons, and related legal matters online without visiting offices in…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced that applicants for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs will begin reporting to their colleges in May 2026. In a statement on…
The Ministry of Education has issued a clarification regarding senior school learners participating in co-curricular activities, including the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDDF) and school games. Speaking at Kagumo Teachers…
Starlink is a satellite network that provides Internet service. Developed by the American aerospace company SpaceX, Starlink leverages small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide high-speed connectivity. SpaceX began developing…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has published the will of his brother, the late James Nderitu Gachagua, following claims that he disinherited the family. According to a statement published on Wenesday April 8, he noted that his…
A gold medalist has sparked public outrage after it emerged that he took a matatu to the airport following his recent win of an international title while representing Kenya. Kevin Ruhiu, an inline freestyle skater, shared a short video on…
Global oil prices dropped sharply ahead of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) April-May review. According to Trading Economics, as of April 8, crude oil prices had fallen sharply to $95.74 per barrel, down 15.24%.…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the kidnapping of Americans will not be tolerated after American journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed from captivity in Iraq on April 7, 2026. Kittleson, a 49-year-old freelance reporter from…
Members of Parliament (MPs) have backed a proposal to establish a clear regulatory framework for theological colleges, citing concerns about their rapid, largely unregulated expansion across the country. The meeting followed a petition…
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank PLC, the second-largest lender by assets and market capitalization, has officially entered the Kenyan banking market after completing its 100% acquisition of Paramount Bank Limited on April 7, 2026, according to a…
Israel has expressed support for a two-week suspension of strikes against Iran announced by US President Donald Trump. In a statement dated April 8, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that if Tehran immediately opens the straits and…
Republican Clay Fuller has won the special election runoff in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District to replace former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Tuesday, April 7, victory dashed Democratic hopes for an upset in a district long…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that Iranian armed forces will halt defensive operations if attacks on the country cease. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend threatened strikes on Iranian…
President Donald Trump has announced that he has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran following last-minute talks led by Pakistan, less than two hours before his deadline to destroy a “whole civilization.” Trump, in a Tuesday, April 7,…
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday evening, April 7, expressed full confidence in President Donald Trump’s handling of negotiations with Iran as a critical 8 p.m. EDT deadline approaches. Graham used his X handle, where he said he believes…
The Trump administration will reportedly retain a $70 million luxury jet leased during the tenure of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. According to The Wall Street Journal, First Lady Melania Trump’s…
An illegal immigrant who had previously entered the United States at least three times was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old child, sparking renewed debate over judicial release decisions. Suffolk County Police arrested…
A U.S. historians’ organization and a government transparency group sued President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a presidential records preservation law. The U.S. Justice Department declared the measure…
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to recall Congress into session as soon as possible after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants, which could…
The UK has reportedly evacuated military personnel from operations in Iraq and cancelled upcoming deployments to the country, citing the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The decision, reported by the i Paper, comes…
Spain has urged its nationals living in Qatar to ensure they have sufficient food, water and medication at home and to closely follow official safety instructions, as diplomatic missions continue monitoring the regional situation in the…
Britain’s warship HMS Dragon has withdrawn from active operations after the Ministry of Defense denied reports that Hezbollah missiles had struck a British warship in the Mediterranean. The ministry on Tuesday, April 7, confirmed that the…
It has now been established that the U.S. intelligence community deployed a classified sensing system called “Ghost Murmur” for the first time in a real-world operation to help locate a downed American airman in southern Iran last week.…
