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U.S. Embassy Nairobi Shares New Green Card Lottery Update Even though the U.S. Diversity Visa programme, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, remains under a temporary pause, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has moved to reassure Kenyans that interviews for selected applicants are still continuing. According to Consul General Nathan Flock, the embassy is still meeting applicants and reviewing their cases despite the current suspension on visa issuance. He explained that while no new diversity visas are being issued at the moment, the interview process itself has not stopped. This means winners can still attend their scheduled appointments, submit…

Uhuru Speaks on Raila’s Long-Held Dream as He Urges Kenyans to Embrace Unity Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday, April 1, made a strong appeal for peace and togetherness among Kenyans during the burial of the late Daniel Karaba in Kirinyaga County. Speaking to mourners and leaders gathered at the service, Uhuru called on the country to move away from divisive politics and instead focus on unity, purpose, and national progress. In his speech, the former President reflected on his political journey with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying that one of their biggest hopes for Kenya was to see…

Ruto Appoints National Infrastructure Fund Governing Council President William Ruto has officially named the leadership team that will steer Kenya’s newly created National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a major vehicle expected to transform how the country finances large-scale development projects. The appointments, published on Wednesday, April 1, follow the coming into force of the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026, which now gives legal backing to the ambitious KSh5 trillion initiative. At the centre of the appointments is Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who has been named Chairperson of the seven-member Governing Council. He will work alongside Attorney General Dorcus Oduor and…

Wavinya Finally Explains Sammy Kioko’s KSh 19M Claim as Machakos Drama Deepens Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has now given her most detailed explanation yet on the growing Sammy Kioko KSh 19 million payment standoff, following the comedian’s hospitalisation after a dramatic confrontation with county askaris in Machakos Town. Fresh reports published today show that her statement focused on the legal ownership of the tender, why the money remains unpaid, and the violence that turned the supplier dispute into a national talking point. According to Wavinya, county procurement records do not list Sammy Kioko as a registered supplier. She clarified that…

Senate Drama as Samburu Governor’s Arrest Order Sparks Chaos The Kenya Senate turned into a dramatic scene after Speaker Amason Kingi ordered the immediate arrest of Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit for repeatedly failing to honour summons from the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) over questions linked to allegedly missing millions. The move came after weeks of rising tension between senators and governors over accountability and audit queries. What started as a normal oversight session quickly changed into open chaos as senators rushed forward and the chamber grew tense. Voices could be heard from different corners as leaders exchanged heated words,…

Comedians Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari Reportedly Arrested During Machakos Protest Over Unpaid Tenders Comedians Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari were reportedly arrested by police officers outside the Machakos County Finance Offices after taking part in what witnesses described as a peaceful protest over long-delayed tender payments. The two were taken into custody on Tuesday while demanding the release of Ksh19 million that Kioko and his associates claim is owed to them by the Machakos County Government. The protest was centered on what they described as continued frustration caused by unpaid bills, an issue that has allegedly dragged on for…

Sakaja Dismisses Claims He Went Into Hiding as Senate Standoff Deepens Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja has strongly dismissed claims that he went into hiding to avoid arrest after police officers surrounded City Hall on Monday evening. The governor, speaking on Tuesday, March 31, made it clear that there was no truth to reports suggesting he was evading the authorities or trying to dodge accountability. His remarks came shortly after he personally appeared before the Senate, a move he said was meant to clear the air and show that he had nothing to hide. Sakaja explained that by the…

Kalonzo Suffers Setback as Wetang’ula Rejects Attempt to Oust Junet Mohammed National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed Azimio la Umoja’s attempt to remove Junet Mohammed as the Minority Leader, dealing a fresh political blow to Kalonzo Musyoka and the coalition’s leadership plans. While delivering his communication in the House on Tuesday, March 31, Wetang’ula said the letter that was allegedly sent by Azimio to formalise the changes raised serious questions about its credibility and legal standing. The Speaker explained that the document, which was said to have come from Kalonzo’s office, contained several obvious grammatical and typographical mistakes. One…

Govt’s Easter Bonus Claim Turns Out to Be April Fools’ Day Hoax Many Kenyans were briefly excited after reports emerged claiming that the government had introduced a special Easter bonus package for households across the country. The announcement, which was said to have come from the National Treasury, suggested that every household in Kenya would receive Ksh7,000 through mobile money as part of a National Easter Benefit Package. According to the widely shared claim, the alleged benefit was communicated through a special gazette notice dated March 31. The notice reportedly detailed both cash and non-cash support measures aimed at helping…

PS Gives Timeline for Second KSh 25,000 NYOTA Fund Payout Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni has now shared an update on when beneficiaries of the NYOTA business support program should expect the second phase of funding. According to the PS, the next disbursement of KSh 25,000 will be released immediately after the ongoing nationwide mentorship program is fully completed. Speaking after a successful consultative meeting between ministry officials and NYOTA project coordinators, Mang’eni said the government was pleased with the progress made so far. She explained that once all beneficiaries finish the mentorship stage, they…