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Kenyan Students Invited to Apply for Malaysia's Fully Sponsored Postgraduate Scholarships
Malaysia has opened applications for its fully funded Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) scholarships, offering students from developing countries the opportunity to pursue Master's degrees beginning in…
Overcrowded Dorms, Strained Resources, Growing Anger: The Crisis in Kenyan Schools
A series of student unrest incidents in secondary schools across Kenya, including a fatal dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School in Gilgil that killed 16 students, has intensified concerns about conditions in…
Death Announcement: Dr Joseck Muchiri Muhuhi of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr Joseck Muchiri Muhuhi of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 53. He passed away on June 7, 2026, while receiving medical care at the hospital, surrounded b…
Geopolitical Tensions Intensify as Drones from Russia-Ukraine Conflict Threaten Neighboring Nations
Escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have taken an alarming turn as drones launched by both nations have strayed into neighboring countries, raising significant security concerns in regions not directly…
Controversy Erupts as U.S. Vice President JD Vance Comments on UK Stabbing Case
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has sparked a diplomatic stir with his recent comments linking immigration to crime in the United Kingdom. Speaking following the sentencing of the murderer of Henry Nowak, a Polish nation…
Breakthroughs in Hair Loss Treatment Offer New Hope for Women Globally
A promising advancement in hair loss treatment is emerging as scientists make significant strides toward developing new therapies, potentially bringing relief to millions of women worldwide who suffer from this condit…
Four Arrested in Nairobi Drug Bust as Detectives Raid Student Apartment
Four people, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Nairobi on Tuesday after detectives uncovered suspected cannabis and drug distribution equipment during an anti-narcotics operation.The Directorate of Cri…
Bitok Shifted to Tourism as Ololtuaa Takes Over Basic Education
President William Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries, moving Julius Bitok to the Tourism and Wildlife docket and transferring John Lekakeny Ololtuaa to the State Department for Basic Education with immediat…
Families to Receive Bodies of Utumishi Fire Victims on Friday
Families of the 16 schoolgirls who died in the fire at Utumishi Girls’ Senior School will attend a requiem mass at Gilgil Stadium on Friday, 12 June, before taking their daughters' remains for burial.The announcement…
New Kenya-Norway Deal to Create 1,000 Seafarer Jobs by 2030
Kenya and Norway have signed a labour agreement that aims to place at least 1,000 Kenyan seafarers in Norway’s shipping industry by 2030, with the first 120 expected to secure employment by the end of this year.Presid…
Houthis Threaten to Escalate Iran Conflict with Red Sea Blockade
The Yemeni Houthi movement has vowed to intensify the ongoing conflict in the Middle East by imposing a partial blockade on the Red Sea, targeting Israeli shipping routes. This announcement has heightened tensions in…
Violence Breaks Out During Anti-US Ebola Facility Demonstration in Nanyuki
Police in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, clashed with demonstrators on Tuesday as residents protested against plans to build a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base.Officers fired tear gas and warning sh…
Kenyan Migrant Says Life in UK Is Harder Than Many Back Home Believe
A Kenyan man living in the United Kingdom has shared his views on the realities of migration, saying that life overseas is often more difficult than many people in Kenya believe.Kang Kelvin, who has lived in both Keny…
US Offers Paid Shortcut to Visa Interviews for $750
The United States will begin a pilot programme on 1 July 2026 allowing some visitors to pay an additional $750 for faster visa interview appointments for business and tourist visas.The initiative applies to applicants…
Family Appeals for Help to Repatriate Thomas Odera's Body from the US
The family of Thomas Odera, popularly known as Tom, is appealing for financial support to repatriate his body from the United States following his death in Tacoma, Washington, on 1 June.Odera, who had been living in T…
Can the White House Revive the H-1B Fee? Legal Battle Far From Over
A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that the Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions was unlawful, finding that the charge amounted to a tax that could only be imposed by Congres…
Kenyan Scientist in Scotland Leaves Career to Become Stay-at-Home Father
A Kenyan-born scientist based in Scotland has left his research career to become a full-time father, citing the impact of workplace pressures, grief and family responsibilities on his mental health.Dr David Opar's dec…
Iran's Water Crisis Worsened by Geopolitical Conflicts and Environmental Mismanagement
Iran is confronting an escalating water crisis as satellite images reveal the vanishing of its vital lakes, exacerbating an already dire situation for the nation grappling with prolonged drought and unsustainable wate…
UN Warns of Strong El Niño Event with Potential Global Impacts
The United Nations has issued a warning that the next El Niño event could be the strongest seen in decades, with significant implications for global weather patterns and climate change adaptation strategies. The natur…
Iran and Israel Ease Tensions Following Intense Clash, Global Eyes on Middle East Stability
The simmering conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia, has seen a significant de-escalation after a fierce exchange of attacks that threatened to destabilize the already volatile Middle East…