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Hours after former President Uhuru Kenyatta attacked his successor, President William Ruto, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party has penned a hard-hitting open letter, asking Kenya’s fourth head of state to behave like a…
Kenneth Iwamasa, a former live-in assistant to actor Matthew Perry, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death. Federal prosecutors are seeking a 41-month prison sentence, and Iwamasa is scheduled…
President Donald Trump underwent a medical and dental checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, May 26. He declared afterward that doctors gave him a clean bill of health. The 79-year-old president, who turns 80…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was bitten after picking up two wild black racer snakes on the patio of Dr. Mehmet Oz’s residence on May 26, 2026. Video posted by Kennedy on X shows him grabbing the two snakes in…
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has issued a clarification regarding commissions and fare earnings of its electric boda riders. This follows demonstrations on May 25th by a section of its electric boda boda riders in Nairobi, who raised…
Ugandan New Members of Parliament have been cautioned that failure to consistently attend parliamentary sittings could result in the loss of their seats, as Parliament reinforces strict enforcement of attendance requirements to improve…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has alleged that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is planning to infiltrate the Democracy for Citizens Party by secretly fielding a government-aligned “mole” candidate in the 2027 Kirinyaga governor race.…
President Donald Trump signed a presidential determination on May 21 increasing the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2026 from 7,500 to 17,500. The additional 10,000 slots target white South Africans, primarily Afrikaners,…
A three-judge federal panel ruled Tuesday that Alabama must use a congressional map containing two Black-opportunity districts for the 2026 midterm elections, rejecting the state’s attempt to adopt a map that would likely produce a 6-1…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has invited bids for the purchase of an office building, signaling plans to acquire a permanent headquarters. The tender, referenced as EPRA/SCM4/3/25-26/040, is open to eligible firms…
Kenya has long been recognized as one of Africa’s most innovative digital economies. From the global success of mobile payment systems such as M-Pesa to the rapid adoption of financial technology solutions, the country has demonstrated a…
Construction of the modern Chogoria Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market is nearing its final stages, promising a massive economic boost for local traders, youth, and vulnerable groups. The new market has been designed with inclusivity…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, through the National Police Service and the General Service Unit (GSU), has announced a public auction for boarded motor vehicles with bids starting from Ksh 5000. According to the…
Kenya’s grid-connected electricity capacity stands at 3,236 megawatts, with the total installed generation capacity (both captive and off-grid) hovering at about 3,812 megawatts. So-called peak demand was reported to have breached 2,439…
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has announced a vacancy for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. In a job advert dated May 26 by GDC, the Managing Director will be responsible for providing leadership and…
The Embassy of Kenya in Kuwait has announced a seven-day temporary closure from Tuesday, May 26, to June 1, 2026. In a statement on May 26, the embassy announced the temporary closure during the Eid al-Adha holiday period and Madaraka Day…
A huge fire has broken out at Kariobangi Light Industries along the busy Kwa Mbao line in Nairobi. In a public announcement on Tuesday, May 26, the Kariobangi Social Justice Center posted an announcement on X, stating that firefighters and…
A resurfaced 2014 memo written by former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has drawn renewed attention after President Donald Trump skipped the wedding of his son, Donald Trump Jr., citing White House duties and national security concerns.…
President Rodrigo Paz announced on Monday that he will reduce his salary and those of his ministers by 50 percent as protests against his government entered their fourth week. The center-right president made the statement in the city of…
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie has filed paperwork to run for his Kentucky House seat in 2028, days after losing a Republican primary to a Trump-backed challenger. The move, confirmed through filings reported on Monday, keeps the Kentucky lawmaker…
Iranian officials have stated that there will be no toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while confirming that vessels will need to pay for maritime services and environmental measures. The announcement came during a foreign…
President Donald J. Trump appeared to inadvertently share what appears to be a private reply on his Truth Social platform on Monday, May 25, 2026, prompting a mix of amusement and criticism from observers across the political spectrum. The…
eSIM is a digital version of the traditional SIM card that allows mobile users to activate a network line without inserting a physical SIM into their phones. In Kenya, many smartphone users are switching to newer devices that support eSIM,…
President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for a medical and dental checkup, renewing public discussion about his health after several recent appearances in which he showed…
