USA Offers Teaching Jobs for Kenyans to Teach Kiswahili – Apply by May 16 The United States has announced a rare opportunity for Kenyans who want to work in America as Kiswahili teachers.This program is part of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) initiative and will run from 2026 to 2027. US Embassy in Kenya Makes Big Announcement On Wednesday, April 23, the US Embassy in Nairobi shared exciting news. The Embassy said the FLTA program will allow qualified Kenyans to teach Kiswahili in American colleges and universities for one academic year. The program helps Americans learn foreign languages…
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Why Money Collected From Tourists Was Banked in Swiss Accounts – Gov’t The Kenyan government has responded to a news report that claimed billions of shillings collected from foreign visitors were sent to Swiss accounts in a suspicious way. On Monday, April 14, Daily Nation published a report alleging that Ksh6.5 billion collected from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) programme was moved to a Swiss bank. The report compared this situation to the well-known 2014 Eurobond scandal. However, the Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, issued a statement on the same day to explain what happened. “There was a piloting phase for…
Hanna Cheptumo Says Her Family Is Worth Ksh.420 Million During Cabinet Vetting NAIROBI, Kenya – April 14, 2025 Hanna Cheptumo, the nominee for Gender Cabinet Secretary, has revealed that her family’s wealth is estimated at Ksh.420 million. Speaking to Members of Parliament on Monday during her vetting at Parliament buildings in Nairobi, Cheptumo said the wealth includes real estate and other properties. “Our family net worth is about Ksh.420,049,000. We own a house in Karen worth Ksh.100 million and another house in Nakuru valued at Ksh.15 million. There are many more assets,” she said. Widow of Late Senator William Cheptumo…
Ruto’s Gender CS Pick Blames Femicide on ‘Greedy Women Chasing Money’ — Claims Education and Independence Could Stop the Killings NAIROBI, Kenya – April 14, 2025 – President William Ruto’s nominee for Gender Cabinet Secretary, Hannah Wendot Cheptumo, has linked Kenya’s rising cases of femicide to women’s financial dependency and the pursuit of relationships for money. Cheptumo made the remarks on Monday during her vetting session at the Parliament buildings in Nairobi. She told lawmakers that one of her top priorities, if approved, will be to empower women economically to help reduce cases of gender-based violence and killings. “I see…
Kelvin Kiptum’s Father Demands Justice and Compensation from President Ruto Over a year after the tragic death of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, his father, Samson Cheruiyot, has come forward with fresh demands to President William Ruto. He says the government has failed to keep its promises. Father Says Attempts to Reach President Ruto Have Failed In a heartfelt message, Cheruiyot said he has been trying to speak to the President without success. “I want to ask the president. I have tried to reach you, but it has been difficult,” he said. He revealed that he and his family…
Fuel Prices Drop in Kenya: EPRA Announces New Rates for April 2025 The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a drop in fuel prices for April 2025. This update is welcome news for motorists and households across Kenya. New Fuel Prices Starting April 15 From Tuesday, April 15 to May 14, 2025, the following new prices will take effect: These prices apply to Nairobi. Prices may vary slightly in other towns: Why the Prices Dropped EPRA says the price changes are due to lower global fuel import costs. Here’s a breakdown: This drop follows a global decrease in…
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Nearly 50 Killed in Nigeria’s Plateau State as Violence Rises Again Jos, Nigeria – Nearly 50 people have been killed in fresh attacks by unidentified gunmen in Plateau State, central Nigeria, a region often troubled by religious violence and land conflicts. The attack happened Sunday night in the villages of Zike and Kimakpa, located in the Bassa local government area, about 25 kilometers from Jos, the state capital. According to a Red Cross source, 47 people died, and 22 were injured. The attackers also burned down five homes. Recurring Violence in Plateau State This attack comes just two weeks after…
Four People Caught with Live Queen Ants Worth Over Ksh1 Million in Kenya Two Belgians, a Vietnamese, and a Kenyan Plead Guilty in Rare Wildlife Trafficking Case Four people — including two Belgian nationals, one Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan — have pleaded guilty to illegal possession and trading of live queen ants in Kenya. The two Belgians were arrested on April 5, 2025, at a guesthouse in Lake View, Naivasha, Nakuru County. Authorities found them with about 5,000 live queen ants kept in 2,244 plastic tubes. The estimated black market value of the ants is Ksh1 million, according to…