A foreign towel hawker in Kenya says he lost all his belongings to robbers and is now struggling to afford travel home, with his mother reportedly preparing to sell land to raise his fare. According to Tuko, the man appealed to President William Ruto for more time to organise his departure amid an ongoing crackdown on foreigners in the country.

A Kenyan mother of two says she was conned out of KSh 430,000 she had saved to start a business after a man allegedly manipulated her into a relationship. According to her account reported by Tuko, the ex-boyfriend took the money and left her unable to pay her bills. She further claims that after speaking out, other women came forward alleging they had been similarly defrauded by the same man.

Angie Owoko, a Kenyan woman living in Australia, secured a hotel job in Melbourne after six months of scams and job rejections, according to Tuko. She narrated that the opportunity came through a chance meeting at a tram stop, ending her prolonged and difficult search for employment as a migrant in the country.

An online taxi driver, Duncan Gachanja Thuo, was abducted and robbed of his car by a gang in Kiambu, near Nairobi, after accepting an offline ride request, according to Tuko. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation into the incident. The case highlights risks faced by ride-hailing drivers in Kenya who take trips outside official app platforms, which bypass safety tracking features.

Police in Nairobi have arrested three suspects accused of running a gang-rape and robbery scheme targeting young women. According to detectives, the victims were allegedly lured through TikTok into meetings where the attacks took place. Authorities say investigations into the scheme are ongoing, and further details about the suspects and possible additional victims are expected as the case develops.

The article discusses a brand that is transforming Kenyan houses into curated living experiences, highlighting the impact of social media on design inspiration. It mentions the accumulation of various design ideas, including 46 Pinterest screenshots and eight Instagram saves, as well as a luxury Airbnb in Nanyuki and a bathroom design from a Dubai hotel.