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Body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho Found in River Thames as Investigations Continue
The body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho has been found in the River Thames near Wraysbury, as investigations continue and a coroner’s report is awaited.The Kenyan community in the United Kingdom is mourning her death while se…
Canada to Increase Passport Fees from March 31, 2026
Canada will increase fees for passports and other travel documents from 31 March 2026, with the new rates applying to all applications submitted on or after that date.The revised fees reflect higher administrative cos…
Kenyan Surgeon Marks 13 Years of Service in US Army
Kenyan-born orthopaedic surgeon Gladys Kipsang has marked 13 years of service in the United States Army, where she serves as a military doctor.Kipsang has built a career defined by discipline and commitment. Her role…
Hassan Joho Says ODM to Field Candidates in All Seats Except Presidency
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has said that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will field candidates for all elective positions in the 2027 general election, except the presidency, which is still under negotiatio…
Chuck Norris Dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial artist and actor known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at the age of 86, his family confirmed on Friday.According to a family statement, Norris died on Thursday morning surroun…
Kenyan Caught in War Zone Claims Embassy Failed to Respond to His Emails
Kenyans caught up in the Russia–Ukraine conflict are appealing for assistance to return home, as reports emerge of individuals recruited into military service under misleading circumstances and left without support.Se…
Kenyan Man Missing in Jamaica After Skipping Scheduled Flight Home
A Kenyan missionary has been reported missing in Jamaica after failing to board a scheduled flight home from Norman Manley International Airport.Isaac Kimeu, 39, was last seen on Monday, 16 March, at the Kingston airp…
Kenyan Diaspora in Sweden Prepares for Annual Cultural Day in Stockholm
Kenyan community groups in Sweden are preparing for their annual Family Fun Day, also known as Kenya Cultural Day, set to take place in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.As summer approaches, members of the Kenyan diaspora ac…
Kenyan Returns Home After Months in Russia–Ukraine Conflict
Kelvin Lemashon Koriko arrived in Kenya on Thursday after spending several months in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, reuniting with his family at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.The arrivals hall was marked by an emo…
Kenya Seeks Sh400 Million to Evacuate Citizens from the Middle East and Russia
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has asked Parliament to approve Sh400 million to facilitate the return of Kenyans stranded in the Middle East and Russia.Ambassador Hellen Gichuhi told the National Assembly’s…
Authorities Warn of Heavy Rains Across Kenya During Idd-ul-Fitr
Kenya has issued a nationwide safety alert as heavy rainfall is expected from Friday through the Idd-ul-Fitr holiday weekend, with conditions likely to ease on Tuesday.The Meteorological Department has warned that the…
US Expands Visa Bond Program to 12 More Countries Starting April 2026
The United States will expand its visa bond programme from 2 April 2026, requiring some short-term visitors from twelve additional countries to pay a refundable deposit before travel.The policy applies to applicants f…
Why Adults Grind Their Teeth While Sleeping
Many adults discover they grind their teeth at night only after a partner hears the sound. The condition, known as bruxism, often goes unnoticed by the person affected.Bruxism is defined by dental professionals as an…
Frequent Flyers: MCAs Spend Sh822m on Foreign Travel
County governments in Kenya spent more than Sh822 million on international travel within six months, according to new data from the Controller of Budget.The report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o shows that…
Kenyan Woman in the US Gives Birth at 45 After Years of Waiting
A Kenyan woman living in the United States has given birth to her first child at the age of 45 after years of waiting.Suzzie Blessed announced the birth of her son, Baraka Waithaka, on 1 March in a Facebook post. She…
Kenyans in India Granted Visa Extensions, Overstay Penalties Waived
India has introduced emergency visa measures for Kenyans and other foreign nationals stranded in the country due to travel disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.In a notice issued on Wednesday, 18 March, t…
Rigathi Gachagua: Kenyans Will Give Me a Chance to Lead in 2027
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed he will pursue a presidential bid in 2027, despite legal restrictions linked to his 2024 impeachment.Gachagua maintains that his appeal against the impeachment de…
Kenyan Nahashon Wanyoike Disappears in the United States After Phone Call With Friend
Nahashon Wanyoike, a Kenyan father living in Shoreline, Washington, has been reported missing after he failed to arrive at work on Sunday, 15 March.Wanyoike, widely known as “Kama”, was last heard from during a phone…
Kenyan Model Immaculate Wachera Finishes First Runner-Up at Miss BRICS 2026
Immaculate Wachera, a Kenyan-born model based in Austria, finished as first runner-up at the Miss BRICS Beauty Contest 2026 held in Russia, where she represented Bolivia.Wachera competed against more than 40 contestan…
Two Kenyan Nationals Reported Missing in America and Jamaica
Two Kenyan nationals have been reported missing in separate incidents in the United States and Jamaica.In Washington State, Nahashon Wanyoike, known to friends as “Kama,” was last heard from on Sunday morning while sp…