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Kenya Advances Repatriation of Citizens Killed in South Sudan Plane Crash
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs says progress is being made in identifying and repatriating Kenyan nationals who died in a plane crash in South Sudan, with one victim returned home and efforts continu…
Cuba's Surveillance State Architect Ramiro Valdés Menéndez Dies at 94
Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a towering figure in Cuban politics and a pivotal architect of the country's extensive surveillance apparatus, has died at the age of 94. Valdés, often regarded as the most influential leader i…
Kenya Tightens Ebola Screening for Travellers from DRC and Uganda
Kenya has introduced new health screening requirements for travellers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda as part of efforts to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).In a dip…
Europe Heatwave Turns Deadly as Death Toll Rises Across France, Spain and Italy
A severe heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with France, Spain and Italy recording extreme temperatures that have contributed to dozens of deaths and widespread disruption.In France, at least 40 people have drowned s…
Iranian Oil Sanctions Temporarily Lifted: Global Economic Ripple Effects Anticipated
The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil, marking a significant shift in American foreign policy. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a 60-day reprieve, allowing the sale of Iranian…
How Lupita Nyong'o Turned an Oscar Win into a KSh 1.2 Billion Fortune
Lupita Nyong’o has built a career marked by acclaimed performances, careful role selection and influence beyond the film industry, more than a decade after winning an Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave.Lupita rose to…
Nandi Man Dies After Drowning Incident at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
A family in Nandi County is mourning the death of their son, Malon Kiptarus, who drowned while swimming at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on 20 June.Kiptarus, widely known by the nickname "Skullcrusher", was from Kaptel-Kamo…
Kenya to Link National ID Database with CCTV Cameras
Kenya plans to link the National Registration Bureau’s database with a new facial recognition surveillance system across six major cities, a project the government says will strengthen crime detection and investigatio…
Kenyan Workers Allege Exploitation on $210 Million US Consulate Project in Italy
Kenyan workers are among those alleging serious labour abuses linked to the construction of a new United States Consulate in Milan, as Italian prosecutors investigate claims of wage theft and exploitation on the proje…
Trump Administration Proposes Sharp Hike in US Citizenship Fees, Ending Most Waivers
The Trump administration has proposed a substantial increase in the cost of applying for US citizenship, with naturalisation fees set to rise by more than 70 percent and most fee waivers facing elimination.The proposa…
Australia's Largest Cocaine Bust Highlights Growing Global Drug Trafficking Concerns
In a significant development in global drug enforcement, Australian authorities have announced the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history. The New South Wales Police confirmed the confiscation of 2.7 tonnes…
U.S. and Iran Establish Strait of Hormuz Hotline to Diffuse Tensions
In a significant diplomatic development, the United States and Iran have agreed to establish a direct communication line for mariners navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to mediators from Pakistan and…
U.S. Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil Amid Preliminary Peace Talks
In a significant policy shift, the United States announced the temporary lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, allowing for the sale of Iranian crude oil over a 60-day period. This move comes as part of a preliminary a…
Messi Breaks World Cup Goals Record in Win Over Austria
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal in the tournament, moving ahead of Germany's Miroslav Klose.The Argentina captain finished a well-worked move from…
ODM Ousts Sifuna as Secretary General After Fresh NEC Vote
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General following a resolution passed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) during a meeting at…
Martha Karua: My Humilating Deportation from Uganda
Kenyan lawyer and People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was denied entry to Uganda on Monday and returned to Nairobi after immigration officials at Entebbe International Airport barred her from entering the co…
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Pharmacies in Nairobi, Seize 169 Cartons of Drugs
Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has arrested 95 people and closed 48 unlicensed pharmacies during a week-long enforcement operation in Nairobi and parts of Kajiado County.The operation, which ended on 19 June…
Uganda Declares Martha Karua Persona Non Grata, Deports Her
Senior Counsel Martha Karua returned to Nairobi on Monday after Ugandan authorities denied her entry at Entebbe International Airport and deported her without providing a public explanation.Karua, leader of the People…
Trump-Backed Rightist Abelardo De La Espriella Nears Victory in Colombia, Signaling Shift in Latin American Politics
Abelardo De La Espriella, a right-wing candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is poised to secure victory in Colombia's presidential race, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of Latin Amer…
H-1B $100,000 Fee: Where Things Stand After Court Intervention
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging a federal appeals court in Boston to restore a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing that a lower court was wrong to block the policy.The fee was introduc…