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Relief as Kenyan Woman Returns Home After Months in Lebanese Detention
A woman from Uasin Gishu County has returned to Kenya after spending nearly a year in detention in Lebanon, ending months of uncertainty for her family.Vicoty Cheruto, the daughter of local salon owner Sally Jerop, le…
EU to Release Billions to Hungary as Orban’s Leadership Faces New Challenges
The European Union is set to release 16 billion euros to Hungary, a move that signals a significant shift in relations following the electoral defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party. The funds had been previous…
Kenyan Diaspora in Gulf States Faces New Opportunities Amid Regional Diplomatic Shifts
The Kenyan diaspora in the Gulf states is poised to experience significant opportunities and challenges as regional diplomatic dynamics shift. Recent developments, including the announcement of new trade agreements an…
How an Ebola Facility Became the Most Controversial Part of Kenya’s US Health Partnership
Kenya’s health partnership with the United States is facing renewed scrutiny after details emerged that plans for an Ebola quarantine facility were included within the framework. The project has since been suspended b…
Diaspora Mourns as Zacchaeus Talam Is Laid to Rest After Tragic Death in US
Zacchaeus Talam, widely known as Tom, will be buried today, Saturday, 30 May 2026, in his home village of Kelelwa in Baringo County following his death in the United States.Talam, 46, was last seen on 29 April in Beth…
EU to Release Billions to Hungary as Anti-Corruption Reforms Take Shape
The European Union is set to unlock 16 billion euros ($17.6 billion) in funds to Hungary after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government agreed to implement a series of anti-corruption and rule of law reforms. The deci…
Italy Seizes Millions from Late Mafia Boss Matteo Messina Denaro’s Network
In a significant blow to organized crime, Italian authorities have seized assets worth millions of euros from the network of the late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Italian police announced on Thursday tha…
Kenyan Students Abroad Face Challenges Amid Stricter Immigration Policies
Kenyan students pursuing education abroad are increasingly grappling with stringent immigration policies and visa delays, impacting their academic pursuits and future opportunities. This comes in the wake of policy ch…
Kenyan Court Halts U.S. Plan for Ebola Quarantine Facility
A Kenyan court has temporarily suspended a plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to construct a quarantine field hospital on U.S. Laikipia Air Base in Kenya. The facility was intended to house American citizens…
COP30: Global Climate Summit Faces Scrutiny Amid Key Leaders' Absence
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) climate summit, which opened on May 28, 2026, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is grappling with questions about its efficacy and relevance as key world leaders, including U.S. Presi…
Kenyan Students Abroad Brace for Visa Delays Amid Global Tensions
Kenyan students pursuing education abroad are facing significant challenges due to recent visa processing delays, exacerbated by the global geopolitical tensions and evolving immigration policies. These delays have im…
Tensions Escalate as Russian Drone Strikes Romanian Building, NATO Expresses Outrage
Tensions between Russia and NATO-aligned nations have reached a new peak following a Russian drone's strike on a Romanian apartment building on May 28, 2026. The attack, which Romanian officials reported, has drawn co…
Kenyan Community in Australia Expresses Concern Over Safety Measures Amid Recent Incidents in Kenya
Kenyan expatriates in Australia have voiced their concerns over recent safety issues in their home country, following tragic events and controversial developments in Kenya. The Kenyan diaspora, which numbers over 15,0…
Kenyan Teacher Leaves TSC Career for Hospitality Job in Germany
Former secondary school teacher Linda Almasi left her job in Kenya and moved to Germany, where she now works in the hospitality sector after joining a professional training programme in 2023.Almasi, who comes from Kit…
American Detainee in Kenya Requests Improved Prison Meals, Not Ugali and Cabbage
An American national currently held in custody in Kenya has reportedly raised concerns over the quality and portions of food provided to him while being detained. The detainee, Hodgkinson Enock Jedidah, has requested…
Trump Administration's New Green Card Guidance Raises Concerns Among Immigrants in the US
The Trump administration has recently issued new guidance that may complicate the process for many immigrants already residing legally in the United States to obtain green cards without first leaving the country. This…
Kenyan Immigrants in the UK Brace for Changes in Visa Processing Amid Increased Demand
Kenyan immigrants in the United Kingdom are facing new challenges as demand for UK visas surges, leading to longer processing times. According to recent data from the UK Home Office, there has been a significant incre…
New USCIS Guidance Sets Standards for Evaluating Green Card Applications
USCIS has issued new guidance directing many green card applicants to pursue consular processing abroad instead of applying for permanent residency from within the United States through adjustment of status.Adjustment…
Ruto Pledges Stronger Support for Kenyans in Diaspora at State House Meeting
President William Ruto on Thursday met diaspora representatives from 40 countries at State House, Nairobi, where he pledged stronger government support for Kenyans living abroad and outlined measures to improve access…
High Court Suspends Controversial Lang’ata Housing Project
The Environment and Land Court has suspended construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, Nairobi, ruling that the government failed to meet legal requirements on public participation and env…