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NASA's Artemis III Crew to Advance Lunar Exploration, Inspire Global Innovation
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled the crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, marking a significant step forward in lunar exploration. Scheduled for launch in 2026, this mission…

New Obama Portrait by Nigerian-Born Artist to Feature at Presidential Center
Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has unveiled a new portrait of former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The artwork, commissioned…

Postmortem Confirms Teen Was Fatally Shot During Nanyuki Protests
A postmortem has confirmed that 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u died from a single gunshot wound to the head during recent demonstrations in Nanyuki.Government pathologist Peter Ndegwa said the bullet entered jus…

Bolivia and US Strengthen Ties with $20 Million Anti-Drug Trafficking Agreement
Bolivia has signed a significant $20 million deal with the United States to combat drug trafficking, marking a notable renewal of relations between the two nations under Bolivia's new leadership. This agreement, annou…

Naivasha Court Issues Arrest Warrants for US-Based Couple in Murder-for-Hire Case
A Naivasha court has issued arrest warrants for a Kenyan couple living in the United States and authorised efforts to extradite them to Kenya over allegations that they conspired to murder five members of the same fam…

Man Claiming Gachagua Family Link Fails to Overturn 20-Year Robbery Sentence
The High Court has dismissed an application by Jackson Kihara Gachucha to review his conviction and 20-year sentence for robbery with violence, ruling that the issues he raised had already been conclusively determined…

Sifuna Dropped from Senate Energy Committee in Major Standing Committee Shake-Up
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee following a reshuffle of standing committees announced on Wednesday, 17 June.The changes were presented to the House by Senate Majority Le…

Kenyan–Polish Investor Making Waves in Poland’s Property Sector
Sławek Muturi achieved financial independence through property investment and retired from corporate life in 2009 at the age of 43. Since then, he has become a prominent advocate for financial freedom and one of the m…

Received Canadian Citizenship Certificate? Some Citizens Asked to Return Certificates
Canadian authorities are reviewing a number of recently approved citizenship-by-descent applications and have asked some new citizens, particularly in the United States, to return their citizenship certificates while…

Kenyan Community in Australia Launches Fundraiser to Repatriate Brian Karanja After Fatal Road Accident
A fundraising appeal has been launched by the Kenyan community in New South Wales following the death of 25-year-old Brian Karanja in a road accident on 8 June 2026.Karanja's death has deeply affected the Kenyan diasp…

Lost or Expired Green Card? Here's How to Return to the US Without Travel Disruptions
US lawful permanent residents are facing increased scrutiny when returning to the country, with some reportedly being denied entry after lengthy periods abroad.Lawful permanent residents remain subject to specific imm…

Kenyans in South Africa Appeal for Repatriation as Xenophobic Violence Escalates
Kenyan nationals living in South Africa are calling on their government to help them return home, with community leaders saying at least 50 people have formally requested evacuation or voluntary repatriation amid risi…

Financial Scams Surge as AI Tools Amplify Fraud, Costing UK £1.3 Billion Annually
The United Kingdom is grappling with a dramatic increase in financial crime, as sophisticated scams powered by artificial intelligence (AI) result in annual losses of £1.3 billion. The proliferation of AI-based fraud…

Cuba's Tourism Crisis Deepens Under U.S. Sanctions, Affecting Global Travel
Cuba's tourism industry is facing a severe downturn as a result of intensified U.S. sanctions and the implications of an oil blockade, with foreign visitor numbers plummeting by 58% compared to the previous year. This…

Iranian-Americans Demand Change Amid World Cup Protests Against Tehran Regime
In a potent display of international dissent, Iranian-Americans staged protests outside the Iran v New Zealand match at the World Cup, urging for an end to Tehran's clerical regime. The demonstrations, held in Doha, Q…

SpaceX IPO Surges to $87.5 Billion, Marking a New Era in Space Commerce
In a landmark financial event, SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) has raised an astounding $87.5 billion, surpassing earlier estimates of $75 billion. The IPO marks a pivotal moment for the private space sector, s…

Missing Kenyan Worker Found Alive in UAE After Year-Long Disappearance
Stephen Mwangi Kimani, a 46-year-old father of two from Githunguri, Kiambu County, has been found alive in the United Arab Emirates after nearly a year without contact with his family.His relatives had feared the wors…

Adelaide Vigil Honours Sheila Chebii, Calls for Answers Over Her Death
Women of Colour, led by the Legetyo Queens, gathered on the steps of Parliament House in Adelaide on Tuesday to honour Sheila Chebii and call for greater transparency over the circumstances of her death.The vigil, hel…

Rent Demands Do Not Guarantee Land Ownership, Court Says
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling granting ownership of a Nairobi property to a long-term occupier under adverse possession, clarifying that only recovery of possession through re-entry or court action can stop…

Victims in Mwingi Mass Grave Died from Strangulation, Stabbing and Severe Head Trauma
Seven bodies exhumed from a suspected mass grave in Mwingi, Kitui County, have been confirmed to have died from violent injuries, according to post-mortem findings.Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor said auto…