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Canada Issues 380 Permanent Residence Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw
Canada has continued its targeted immigration drive through the Express Entry system, issuing 380 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on 11 May 2026.The…
Kenyan Woman Reportedly Missing in Iraq After Detention in Mosul
Kenyan national Margret Njeri Munai from Kilimambogo in Thika, Kiambu County, has reportedly gone missing in Iraq after being detained by police in Mosul, according to friends and members of the Kenyan community in th…
Mystery as Nandi Man Vanishes in Dubai After Months of Contact With Family
A family in Nandi County is appealing for help to trace their son, Brian Kipkosgei, who disappeared in the United Arab Emirates after losing contact with relatives in January.Kipkosgei, from Arwos village, travelled t…
Wajackoyah Celebrates Son’s PhD Graduation in the US Army
Professor George Luchiri Wajackoyah has celebrated the graduation of his son, Lieutenant Obunga, who earned a PhD from Campbell University in North Carolina.The ceremony was attended by family members and fellow offic…
How Kamakis Transformed From Farmland Into a Booming Property Hub
Kamakis Corner in Ruiru has grown from a farming settlement into one of the Nairobi region’s fastest-developing property hubs, driven by rising land values, new estates and expanding commercial activity along the East…
Nairobi Apartment Prices Fall as Demand for Standalone Homes Rises
Apartment prices in Nairobi’s prime neighbourhoods and satellite towns have declined over the past three years, while the value of standalone houses has continued to rise. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statis…
US to Revoke Passports of Americans Owing More Than $2,500 in Child Support
The US State Department will begin revoking passports of Americans who owe more than $2,500 in unpaid child support, following a renewed enforcement effort announced on 7 May in coordination with the Department of Hea…
Kenyan Woman Missing in Saudi Arabia as Another Returns Home Weak and Malnourished
Two Kenyan women who worked in Saudi Arabia are at the centre of separate cases that have raised concern among their families and renewed scrutiny of the treatment of migrant workers in the Gulf.Yvonne Bugutasa, from…
Kenyan Students Face Higher Costs as Germany Changes DAAD Visa Rules
Germany has introduced stricter visa rules for international students applying for the 2027 intake of the DAAD scholarship programme, including higher financial requirements and the removal of the visa appeal process…
Kenyan Banker Richard Ochieng Leads Risk Management at Botswana’s Letshego Holdings
Richard Ochieng, a Kenyan banking and risk management specialist, is serving as Group Chief Risk Officer at Letshego Holdings Ltd in Botswana, where he oversees risk management across the company’s operations in sever…
Land Prices Fall in Kenya's Coastal Towns Despite Strong Demand for Beachfront Property
Land prices in several coastal towns declined slightly in the final quarter of 2025, although areas such as Diani and Lamu continued to record growth, according to the latest Hass Property Index.In Bamburi, Mombasa, l…
Kilifi Family Pleads for Help as Son Falls Ill and Becomes Homeless in Dubai
A family in Kilifi County is appealing for urgent help to rescue their son, Patrick Mwandonga, who they say has been left homeless and ill in Dubai after travelling there for work.Relatives in Chumani village said Mwa…
New US Bill Could Let International Students Work in America for Up to 4 Years
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee has introduced the Stop the Brain Drain Act, a bill that would extend work opportunities in the United States for international graduates on F-1 visas and formally establish the Optional…
Macron’s Kenya Visit Overshadowed by Gachagua’s Ksh7 Billion Road Project Claims
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nairobi coincided with allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over a cancelled road project and the signing of a €700 million investment agreement for the P…
Explainer: What the Americans First Act Would Mean for Kenyan Professionals Abroad
Republican lawmakers have introduced two immigration bills that would sharply reduce family-based migration, tighten employment visa rules, and expand merit-based admissions criteria in the United States.The proposed…
"Don't Lose Who You Are": Kenyans in Botswana Told to Guard Their Identity Abroad
The Kenya Youth Diaspora Association (KEYDA) held a dialogue in Gaborone, Botswana, on 3 May 2026, bringing together young professionals and students from Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia to discuss identity, set…
John Mbadi Says Mitumba Tax Proposal Will Return Through Finance Bill Amendments
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed that a proposed simplified tax on mitumba imports was left out of the Finance Bill 2026, but the government plans to reintroduce it through amendments during parliam…
Kenyan Teacher in Baltimore Helps Immigrant Children Find Their Voice
A Kenyan teacher in Baltimore is helping immigrant children find their voice through English language learning.Miriam Chepkemoi, originally from Konoin in Bomet County, works as an English Language Development (ELD) t…
Thousands of Immigrants in the US Face Employment Uncertainty Amid DACA Delays
Thousands of young immigrants in the United States are facing long delays in renewing their DACA protections, leaving many at risk of losing their jobs and becoming vulnerable to deportation.Recipients of Deferred Act…
US Immigration Backlog Surpasses 11.6 Million Cases as Processing Times Stretch to 14 Months
The backlog of pending cases at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has risen to more than 11.6 million, according to new data from the American Immigration Council (AIC). The figure has more than trip…