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Kenyan Embassy in Seoul Urges Nationals to Collect Passports and Police Clearance Certificates
The Kenyan Embassy in Seoul has asked Kenyan nationals to collect passports and police clearance certificates processed during its March Mobile Consular Service.The documents are now ready for collection at the embass…
Kenya Steps Up Evacuations as 80 More Citizens Return from South Africa
Kenya has repatriated 80 citizens from South Africa following rising concerns over xenophobic unrest. The group, which included children and other vulnerable people, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport late…
UK-trained Jaini Shah Takes Kenyan Craftsmanship to International Markets
Kenyan designer Jaini Shah is promoting locally made luxury furniture through her company, Kubuni, by combining contemporary design with traditional woodworking skills and responsibly sourced materials.Shah, who was b…
Morocco's World Cup Journey Ignites Global Enthusiasm Amid France Clash
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, Morocco's unexpected success has captivated global audiences, with fans from Boston to Rabat expressing unwavering support for the national team. On the eve of the quarterfinal…
Australia Strengthens Pacific Alliances as Tensions with China Intensify
Australia has intensified its strategic efforts in the Pacific region amid growing tensions with China, following Beijing's recent missile test. The move underscores Canberra's commitment to countering Chinese influen…
Google Faces €4.1 Billion Fine Over Android Antitrust Violations
In a landmark ruling with significant implications for global technology markets, the European Union has imposed a €4.1 billion fine on Google for using its Android operating system to stifle competition. The decision…
Marine Le Pen’s Legal Struggle Mirrors Global Populist Challenges
Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally in France, is currently embroiled in a legal conflict with the French judiciary, highlighting a broader tension between populist movements and judicial institu…
Record Number of Green Cards Issued by U.S. in 2025
The United States government issued a record number of green cards in the fiscal year 2025, marking a significant increase in the number of immigrants allowed to permanently reside in the country. According to the U.S…
US Strikes Target Iranian Military Boats Following Tanker Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has launched military strikes against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying tensions in one of the world's most critical maritime corridors. The strikes, which occurred overnight, were…
LSK to Lead Nationwide March Over Killings of Advocates Esther Keige and Edward Kariuki
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) will lead a nationwide march on Friday, 10 July 2026, to demand justice following the killings of advocates Esther Wairimu Keige and Edward Muthee Kariuki.LSK President Charles Kanjama s…
Ruto Says John Mbadi Will Feature in His Book for Leading Key Reforms
President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Bill into law, formally establishing Kenya's Sovereign Wealth Fund. The fund will invest surplus public revenues to support future savings, economic stability and…
14 Killed as Kenyan Trailer Collides With Passenger Bus on Uganda's Kampala–Gulu Highway
Fourteen people were killed and at least 28 others were injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a Kenyan-registered trailer on the Kampala–Gulu Highway at Bobi Trading Centre, about 20 kilometres from Gulu…
Kenyan Diaspora Unites to Support Olympic Champion Peter Rono Following Cancer Diagnosis
Former Olympic champion Peter Rono has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and is due to begin treatment on 15 July 2026. Kenyan diaspora communities are raising funds to help cover his medical expenses an…
US Plans Tougher Green Card Sponsorship Rules for Foreign Workers
The US Department of Labor is preparing new rules that would tighten the process employers use to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency through the PERM labour certification programme.The proposed changes wo…
Kenya, Germany Sign Deal to Expand Jobs for Skilled Kenyan Workers
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa) to strengthen labour mobility, skills recognition and economic cooperati…
KUCCPS to Reopen 2026/27 Placement Portal for Students Who Missed Deadline
The Ministry of Education has directed the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to reopen its application portal for the 2026/2027 placement cycle after thousands of eligible students mis…
'Rigged for Argentina?' Egypt Files FIFA Complaint After World Cup Controversy
Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 match, securing a place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic finish overshadowed by disputed refereeing decisions.Egypt a…
Canada Strengthens Naval Capabilities with German-Norwegian Submarine Deal
In a strategic move to bolster its naval strength, Canada has entered into a significant agreement with Germany and Norway for the procurement of an expanded submarine fleet. This development, announced by Prime Minis…
Xenophobic Attacks Force Kenyan Businessman to Flee South Africa
A Kenyan entrepreneur has returned home after losing his electronics business during anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, forcing him to leave behind his wife and two children.David Ondimu, 42, from Kisii, spent m…
U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions Following Tanker Attacks
In a significant escalation of tensions, the United States launched targeted strikes against Iranian military assets on July 7, 2026, hours after revoking a critical waiver that had allowed the global sale of Iranian…