Kenya is set to modernize its higher education sector by phasing out traditional paper degrees in favor of Digital Verifiable Credentials, a move aimed at boosting efficiency, security, and trust in academic qualifications. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced the initiative through his official X handle, noting that the government…
For six months, Ms. Wambui has worked at Shona EPZ in Nairobi, stitching sportswear destined for the American market. Her modest wage sustains not only her four-year-old daughter but also two sisters in college and her mother. Like thousands of Kenyan workers, she fears the uncertainty surrounding the African Growth…
The Russian Embassy in Kenya has strongly denied media reports alleging that one of its citizens was deported from the country. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the embassy clarified that Mikhail Lyapin, a Russian national, was escorted by Kenyan law enforcement officers to the Directorate of…
In a sweeping cybercrime operation spanning 14 African countries, Interpol has arrested more than 260 individuals linked to romance scams and “sextortion” schemes. The coordinated crackdown, funded by the UK and conducted between July and August 2025, targeted criminal syndicates exploiting social media and digital platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims.…
The government has seven days to respond to a groundbreaking petition filed on behalf of more than 1,000 intersex Kenyans, challenging systemic discrimination and barriers to healthcare, education, and legal recognition. The case, presented in court by lawyers Matiko Mang’era and Eric Keli, highlights how one of Kenya’s most marginalized…
Foreign policy analyst Ahmed Hashi has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s handling of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, warning that inadequate preparation and reliance on external aid risk undermining Kenya’s global credibility. Speaking on Spice FM, Hashi questioned why Kenyan forces were deployed without first securing…
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed has urged Kenyans to redirect their passion for European football towards supporting local competitions. Speaking ahead of the new season, Hussein emphasized that the growth of the Kenyan Premier League (KPL), National Super League (NSL), Women’s Premier League, and youth tournaments depends on…
Kenya’s female athletes delivered a stunning performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, with coaches crediting their success to exceptional mental and physical preparation. Led by standout stars such as Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, Peres Jepchirchir, Faith Cherotich, and Lilian Odira, the Kenyan women’s team clinched multiple gold…