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Inside the Advanced NYPD Technology Kenya Plans to Introduce in Nairobi
Kenya will establish a new metropolitan police unit in Nairobi after studying policing systems used by the New York Police Department (NYPD), Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced on Wednesday, 3 Jun…
Hostage-taker Shot Dead by FBI After Standoff at California Bank
The incident began on Tuesday afternoon when police received reports of a bomb threat and a man holding people against their will inside the multi-storey bank building. Authorities immediately closed Bakersfield City…
Kenyan Diaspora in USA Faces New Challenges Amid Changing Immigration Policies
The Kenyan diaspora in the United States is grappling with a new set of challenges as immigration policies under President Donald Trump's administration continue to evolve. With approximately 130,000 Kenyans living ac…
Kenyan Professionals in Canada Seize Opportunities Amid Healthcare Sector Growth
Kenyan professionals in Canada are finding increased opportunities in the healthcare sector as the country experiences a significant expansion in medical services. This expansion is largely driven by Canada's ongoing…
Court Rejects Application to Compel State to Present Missing Mwenda Mbijiwe
The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application seeking orders compelling the State to produce missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe.In a ruling delivered at Milimani Law Courts, Justice Martin Muya said the…
Duale Names 12 Counties as Very High Risk in Ebola Preparedness Plan
Kenya has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures, expanding surveillance, laboratory capacity and border screening amid regional concerns linked to outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda.Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale…
Israel's Expansion into Southern Lebanon Sparks International Outcry and Cultural Devastation
Israel's ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon have sparked significant international condemnation as the incursion threatens to obliterate centuries of cultural heritage. The expansion, which began in late…
US Immigration Policy Shifts Cause Concern for Kenyan Diaspora
The Kenyan diaspora in the United States has been experiencing a wave of anxiety following recent changes in immigration policies under the administration of President Donald Trump. The policies, which include extende…
US Authorities List 45 Kenyans for Deportation
The number of Kenyan nationals identified for detention and deportation by United States authorities has increased from 15 to 45, according to new figures released by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The i…
Opposition Coalition Unites Behind New Tactic to Take on UDA in Ol Kalou By-election
The United Opposition coalition has announced that it will support a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for 16 July.Speaking on Wednesday, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the…
H-1B $100,000 Fee Waivers Available but Approval Process Takes Months, Says DHS Chief
US employers are now required to pay a $100,000 fee for each H-1B visa petition, a policy that has led health care providers and lawmakers to seek exemptions for medical workers.The fee, introduced in September 2025…
UK Immigration Changes Make Family Reunification Harder for Kenyan Refugees
Kenyan refugees in the UK are facing new restrictions that make it significantly harder to bring their spouses and children to Britain, following changes to the country’s immigration system.Until recently, people gran…
Climate Change Intensifies Extremes: Western Europe Shatters Temperature Records
The combination of a persistent heat dome and the overarching effects of climate change have led to unprecedented temperature extremes across western Europe, raising alarms among scientists and policymakers alike. In…
Prostate Cancer Screening Debate Highlights Global Health Disparities
In a significant development for global health, the United Kingdom's National Screening Committee has recently advised that prostate cancer screening should be limited to men with a high genetic risk, potentially impa…
Kenyan Professionals in Canada Find Success Amid Growing Tech Sector Opportunities
Kenyan professionals in Canada are increasingly finding success in the burgeoning tech sector, as demand for skilled workers surges. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the numb…
Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Faces Legal Battle with Outdoor Apparel Giant Patagonia
The ongoing legal tussle between drag queen Pattie Gonia and prominent outdoor apparel company Patagonia has garnered global attention as it delves into the complexities of trademark rights and brand identity. Patagon…
Kenyan Students in the U.S. Face Delays Amidst Visa Processing Backlogs
Kenyan students planning to study in the United States are encountering significant delays due to a backlog in visa processing, affecting thousands of families and future scholars abroad. U.S. visa processing times ha…
Outbreak of Mysterious Disease on Cruise Ship Sparks Global Health Alert
A recent outbreak of an unidentified disease aboard a cruise ship has sparked a global health alert, raising concerns among international health authorities about its potential to spread. The disease, which first appe…
Kenyan Woman Benina Jepkoech Found Dead Weeks After Vehicle Plunged Into Canadian River
Authorities in Kamloops, British Columbia, have recovered the body of 24-year-old Kenyan national Benina Jepkoech, weeks after she went missing when her vehicle entered the North Thompson River.Jepkoech disappeared on…
Australian Police Rule Out Suicide as Inquiry Into Sheila Chebii’s Death Continues
Members of the Kenyan community in Sydney have called for greater transparency in the investigation into the death of Sheila Chebii, following a peaceful march and a meeting with police overseeing the case.The demonst…