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Mt Kenya MPs Pressure Government Over Proposed Ebola Quarantine Centre
Kenya’s proposed plan to host a US-funded Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Laikipia County has faced opposition from local leaders and been temporarily halted by the High Court.On Friday, Members of Parliame…
NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Gears Up for April Launch as Technical Issues Resolved
NASA has announced that the Artemis II mission is now scheduled for launch in early April 2026, following the resolution of technical issues that had previously delayed the mission. This mission, part of NASA's broade…
Kenyan Diaspora in the US Navigates Opportunities and Challenges Amid Changing Global Dynamics
As Kenya continues to build its global partnerships, the Kenyan diaspora in the United States is experiencing both opportunities and challenges, influenced by shifting international dynamics. With Kenya preparing to c…
How Parents Are Redesigning Homes for Crawling and Walking Toddlers
As children begin to crawl and walk, many mothers are redesigning their homes to make them safer and easier for young children to use independently.The shift from infancy to mobility often changes the way families org…
Woman Explains Why She Had to Marry Within 90 Days After Moving to the US
A K-1 visa allows foreign nationals engaged to US citizens to enter the United States on the condition that they marry within 90 days of arrival. Immigration advisers say applicants must meet this deadline to maintain…
US Visa Delays Stretch Into 2027 as New Immigration Rules Take Effect
US visa applicants in 2026 are facing severe delays, with interview appointments in some categories unavailable until 2027 as a series of policy changes continues to strain the immigration system.Immigration lawyers s…
Eight Students Arrested Over Utumishi Fire That Killed 16 Learners
Eight students have been arrested in connection with a dormitory fire that killed 16 learners and injured dozens more, according to Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).In a statement issued on Friday…
Cambodia Denies Ordering Africans to Leave the Country by 31 May
Cambodia has dismissed reports that African nationals had been ordered to leave the country by 31 May, describing the claims as false and fabricated.The Cambodian government rejected online reports alleging that all A…
Iran-U.S. Talks Nearing Agreement Amidst Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran are on the brink of finalizing a critical "memorandum of understanding" that could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, an essential maritime corridor for the global oil…
Blue Origin Rocket Explosion Halts Space Exploration Plans
An uncrewed Blue Origin rocket exploded shortly after launch on May 28, 2026, dealing a significant setback to the company's space exploration efforts. The rocket, carrying experimental equipment intended for future m…
Israel Expands Control in Gaza as Netanyahu Orders Army to Seize Majority of the Strip
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to extend their control over 70 percent of the Gaza Strip. This order, issue…
Kenyan Diaspora in Australia Grapples with Changing Immigration Laws Amid Global Protests
As global debates over immigration policies intensify, the Kenyan community in Australia finds itself navigating a complex web of changing regulations and the larger socio-political climate affecting migrants worldwid…
Global Energy Prices Surge as Iran Conflict Impacts Supply Chains
Millions of households across the globe are bracing for a marked increase in energy bills as the impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran reverberates through international markets. The latest adjustment to the energy p…
UK Visa Delays Impact Kenyan Immigrants Amid Rising Demand
Kenyans residing in the United Kingdom are grappling with increasing delays in visa processing times as the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department faces an unprecedented surge in applications. The situation has le…
WHO Chief Visits DRC's Ituri as Ebola Outbreak Worsens
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in Ituri, one of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's hardest-hit regions, as the country's 17th Ebola outbreak intensifies…
Kenyan Diaspora in Mourning After the Death of William Mukabane
The Kenyan community in the United States is mourning the death of William Mukabane, the founder of Safari DC, a restaurant that became a central meeting place for East Africans in Washington, DC.Mukabane was widely r…
Cambodia Orders All Africans to Leave the Country by May 31 or Face Arrest
Cambodia has ordered all African nationals living in the country to leave by 31 May 2026, warning that anyone who remains after the deadline will face arrest and prosecution under immigration laws.The directive, issue…
Mother Dies in Crash While Rushing to Daughter Injured in Utumishi Girls Fire
A woman died in a road accident on the Nakuru–Gilgil highway while travelling to Utumishi Girls’ Senior School, where her daughter had been injured in a dormitory fire that killed 16 students.The woman was travelling…
Kenyan Diaspora in Australia Faces Challenges with Immigration Amid New Policy Changes
Kenyan expatriates in Australia are confronting new challenges as shifts in Australian immigration policy introduce stricter requirements and longer processing times for visa applications. The changes, announced by Au…
Kenyan Diaspora in US Mourning the Death of Respected Restaurateur William Mukabane
The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States is grieving the loss of William Mukabane, a highly regarded figure and the founder of Safari DC, a popular restaurant in Washington, DC. Mukabane passed away earlier…