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Canada to Replace Express Entry With New High-Skilled Immigration Pathway
Canada plans to dismantle its Express Entry system and introduce a new federal immigration category for highly skilled workers.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined in its Forward Regulatory…
SHA Launches Plan to Send Patients Abroad for Specialised Care
The Social Health Authority (SHA) will begin offering Kenyan patients access to specialised medical treatments abroad from 14 April.SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said nine hospitals in Turkey, India, and…
How a 96-year-old Neighbour Transformed a Kenyan Woman’s Life in Germany
A Kenyan woman in Germany has praised her elderly neighbour for helping her feel accepted in a new community.Ann Nafula, who moved to Germany with her family, described her 96‑year‑old neighbour as a “destiny helper”…
Kenya Airways Rolls Out 15% Discount on New York Flights Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Kenya Airways is offering discounted fares of up to 15 per cent on direct flights to New York for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with return economy tickets starting from Ksh160,905 from Kisumu.The promotion applies to trav…
Raphael Tuju: Bury Me Within 48 Hours if I Die in State Custody
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has issued clear instructions that he be buried within 48 hours of his death and without any involvement from the state.Speaking from his rural home in Siaya County, Tuju said he…
Kenyan Student Abroad Shares Sharp Contrast Between Kenya and China’s Education
A Kenyan student studying engineering in China has described notable differences between the two countries’ education systems, based on her personal experience.Abigail Akinyi, 28, from Kitale in Trans Nzoia County, sa…
Inside Kenya’s Pension Battles: Retirees Take the State to Court Over Dues
Thousands of retired public servants in Kenya are pursuing court action to recover pension benefits they say were delayed or wrongly calculated.For many former civil servants, teachers, and employees of state corporat…
Missing in Maryland: Kenyan Family Seeks Answers on Disappearance of Branson Oduor
A Kenyan family in Baltimore, Maryland, is searching for their 27-year-old son, Branson Oduor, who went missing after a night out on Saturday, 4 April.According to reports, Branson was last seen at about 2:15 am leavi…
Fuel Queues Hit Nairobi, Machakos as Distribution Strain Bites
Fuel distribution in Nairobi and Machakos is under strain, with inspections by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) finding long queues at several petrol stations amid rising demand.EPRA reported incre…
Kenya, Morocco Sign Deal to Expand Study Opportunities for Students
Kenya and Morocco have signed a new agreement to expand access for Kenyan students to study in Moroccan universities and colleges.The agreement was formalised on 9 April during the first Kenya–Morocco Joint Commission…
Bipartisan US Lawmakers Introduce Dignity Act to Legalise Undocumented Immigrants
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced the Dignity Act, a major immigration proposal aimed at granting legal status and work authorisation to long-term undocumented immigrants without offering a path to cit…
26 Kenyans Arrested in India Over Massive 29kg Gold Smuggling Plot
Indian authorities have detained 26 Kenyan nationals at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport over an alleged gold smuggling attempt involving nearly 29.4 kilograms of gold valued at about KSh525…
Activist Moves to Block Wandayi from Office in KSh4.8bn Fuel Controversy
A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the suspension of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged irregularities in petroleum importation.The case was lodged by activist Francis Awino, who clai…
Oburu Oginga Builds Strategic Power Base Ahead of 2027 Elections
Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has transformed the Pawaa Centre on Riverside Drive, Nairobi, into a hub for political and diplomatic engagement.Since its launch in March 2026, the centre has hosted a series of high-lev…
Four Sentenced to Death in Robbery Case Linked to Former MP George Muchai’s Murder
A Nairobi court on Thursday sentenced four individuals to death for their role in a violent robbery case connected to the 2015 killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai.Two others were handed ten-year prison terms. Ch…
Kenyan Banks Target Diaspora with Digital Services and Tailored Financial Products
Kenyan banks are expanding services for diaspora clients, offering faster remittance channels, digital account management, and tailored financial products to meet the needs of citizens living overseas.Equity Bank lead…
Kenyan Man Jailed in Alabama for Illegal Firearm Possession
A Kenyan man living in the United States without legal documentation has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm in Birmingham, Alabama.Stanley Amalemba Ambeyi, 39, pleaded guilty in…
Kenya's Madina Okot Set for Historic First-Round Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft
Kenya’s Madina Okot is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft, scheduled for Monday, 13 April at The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York City.Standing at 6’6”, O…
William Ruto Warns Nairobi’s Decline Is Hurting Kenya’s Economy and Image
President William Ruto has warned that Nairobi’s ongoing dysfunction is damaging Kenya’s economic performance and international standing.Speaking to the Nairobi County Assembly, Ruto described the capital as a city of…
Why Owning a Home in Kenya Remains Out of Reach for Many
Many Kenyans face significant barriers to homeownership due to substantial upfront costs required before mortgage repayments can begin.The Central Bank of Kenya’s 2024 Annual Supervision Report shows that the average…