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How H-1B Workers Can Remain in the US After Losing Their Jobs
US tech layoffs are leaving foreign workers on temporary visas with limited time to secure new employment or change their immigration status.Job cuts across the US technology sector are affecting thousands of employee…
Family Renews Search for Kenyan Grandfather Missing in America for a Year
A 72-year-old Kenyan national, Reuben Waithaka, has been missing in Alabama for one year.Waithaka disappeared after visiting the United States in May 2025 to attend his grandson’s graduation from Calera High School. H…
US H-1B Registrations Drop Sharply as Master’s Degree Holders Gain Edge
Applications for the US H-1B visa programme fell sharply for the 2027 fiscal year, with 211,600 properly filed registrations submitted, compared with 343,981 the previous year, according to US Citizenship and Immigrat…
Kenyans Face Additional Costs Under New Embassy Visa Rules
Kenyans applying for Irish visas will now pay higher application costs after the Embassy of Ireland in Nairobi transferred visa processing services to VFS Global from 15 May 2026.Under the new system, applicants must…
Court Orders John Matara to Defend Himself in Starlet Wahu Murder Case
The High Court in Milimani has ruled that John Matara must present his defence in the case concerning the killing of socialite Starlet Wahu after finding that the prosecution established a prima facie case against him…
Kenyan Man Edwin Kiplangat Pleads Guilty to Murdering Wife in Reading
A Kenyan man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife at their home in Reading.Edwine Kiplangat, 29, admitted one count of murder and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared before Readin…
Fuel Price Strike Called Off After Talks With President Ruto
Kenya’s public transport operators have called off a planned nationwide shutdown after reaching an agreement with President William Ruto in Mombasa. The deal includes a KSh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices in th…
Turkish Court Ousts Leader of Main Opposition Party, Raising Political Tensions
An Ankara court has annulled the results of the leadership election won by Özgür Özel, the head of Turkey's main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP). This decision has generated significant political…
Nascar Legend Kyle Busch Passes Away at 41
Nascar racing legend Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, as announced in a joint statement by the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, and Nascar. The statement, released on Thursday, did not reveal the cause of…
Woman Arrested in Nairobi for Alleged $447,000 Gold Fraud Scheme Targeting Americans
A woman has been arrested in Nairobi in connection with a gold fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded two American citizens of $447,000, which is approximately Sh55.7 million. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations…
Emotional Soccer Match Sparks Hope Amid Tensions Between North and South Korea
A soccer match between North and South Korean teams has drawn significant attention and stirred strong emotions in both countries, highlighting the complexities of inter-Korean relations. The friendly game, held in Se…
Coast Musician Mjanja Almasi Charged with 63 Counts of Child Trafficking and Abuse
Coast musician Mjanja Almasi is facing serious legal challenges following his arrest on May 20, 2026, under allegations of trafficking, defilement, and child abuse. Almasi, a well-known figure in the music scene, was…
SpaceX Plans for Stock Market Debut Could Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire
SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), setting the stage for its entry into the stock market under the ticker symbol SPCX. This move represents a significant milestone for the aerospace manu…
Kenyan Professionals in Canada Respond to Recent Immigration Trends and Challenges
Recent news regarding immigration policies in the United States and their ramifications on African nationals raises pertinent concerns for Kenyan professionals residing in Canada. As Sierra Leone becomes the latest Af…
New Surface Coating Solution Set to Transform Kenya’s Building Finishes
Pavilion Master Builders has introduced Mixx Cement to the Kenyan market through a partnership with South Africa’s Mixx Cement Company. The product was unveiled in Nairobi as a durable coating solution for modern inte…
Horror as Teen Held Over Murder of Schoolgirl
Police in Nakuru County are holding a 16-year-old boy over the killing of 12-year-old Mercy Nyambura Muriithi, whose body was found in a maize plantation in Njoro Sub-County after she went missing on her way home from…
Chaka Emerges as Central Kenya’s New Property Investment Frontier
Chaka is emerging as a key property investment hub in Central Kenya, with new controlled estates and infrastructure projects driving demand for housing and land.Once known mainly as a trading centre along the Nyeri–Na…
Kenyan Community in Australia Celebrates Sporting Achievements Amid Global Challenges
The Kenyan community in Australia is currently buoyed by the recent achievements of Kenyan athletes, particularly the unexpected world record set by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon. Sawe's performance has not on…
China's Housing Crisis Triggers Global Economic Ripples
The ongoing housing crisis in China is sending shockwaves through the global economy, raising concerns about the implications for markets and industries far beyond its borders. The country, which has long been a signi…
Mystery Surrounds Death of Kenyan Student in Australia
A Kenyan student pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia has died in Sydney under circumstances that remain unclear, prompting her family to seek answers from Australian authorities and Kenyan diplomats.Sheila Jepk…