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Shilling Edges Lower Despite Strong Diaspora Remittances
The Kenyan shilling weakened marginally against the U.S. dollar in the week ending 12 March, trading at KSh129.30, up from KSh129.20 a week earlier, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The currency averaged…
Israel Launches Master’s Scholarship Opportunity for Kenyan Students
Israel has launched a new academic initiative offering scholarships to Kenyan students for postgraduate studies in sustainable development and community leadership.The Israeli mission in Nairobi announced on Saturday…
Kenyan Community Leader Alice Stroh Runs for Local Office in Germany
Alice Stroh, a Kenyan-born community organiser, is standing for election to the municipal council in Freigericht, Germany.Stroh first came to Germany as an au pair and later pursued studies in German language and heal…
Kenyan Activist Wanjiru Muhia Enters Race for Marburg Migrants’ Council
Kenyan civic educator and community organiser Wanjiru Muhia has announced her candidacy for the Ausländerbeirat (Foreigners’ Advisory Council) in Marburg in the 2026 Hessian municipal elections.Muhia moved to Germany…
Kenyan Community in Australia Mourns Sudden Death of Diaspora Member John Munga
The Kenyan community in Victoria, Australia is mourning the sudden death of John Munga, a well-known member of the diaspora who died unexpectedly on 12 March.In a statement, the Kenyan Community in Victoria (KCV) desc…
Kenya Joins Global Cybercrime Crackdown That Shut Down 45,000 Malicious Servers
Kenya participates in international cybercrime crackdown, aiding global operation that dismantled tens of thousands of malicious online infrastructures.Between July 2025 and January 2026, Operation Synergia III target…
‘We Are Safe’: Kenyan in Iran Addresses Concerns as War Continues
A Kenyan national living in Iran has told compatriots at home that members of the diaspora remain safe despite the ongoing conflict.In a video message shared online, the man, who identified himself only as Mbugua, sai…
Court of Appeal Temporarily Restores Ruto’s Advisory Council
The Court of Appeal has suspended a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto’s Council of Advisors unconstitutional, allowing the 21-member team to continue serving while an appeal is heard.The three-jud…
Australian Police Investigate Murder of Kenyan Expat Caleb Leriano
South Australian police are investigating the death of Caleb Leriano, 24, as a homicide.Leriano was found with critical injuries early on 11 March after his red BMW struck a stobie pole in Morphett Vale, a suburb of A…
UAE Allows Residents with Expired Visas to Return Without New Permits Until March 31
The United Arab Emirates will permit residents whose visas expired while they were abroad to return without applying for new entry permits, provided their residency lapsed on or after 28 February 2026. The temporary m…
Kenyan Woman Accused of Taking Money to Let German Tourist Exploit Her Teenage Daughter
Detectives in Mombasa are investigating a woman over claims she assisted a German tourist in exploiting her 16-year-old daughter for financial gain.Authorities are examining mobile phone records that may reveal paymen…
Kenyan MPs Plan Moscow Trip to Bring Home Citizens in Ukraine War
Kenya will dispatch a diplomatic mission to Moscow next week to secure the safe return of its citizens reportedly recruited to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war. Belgut MP Nelson Koech, chair of the National Assembly De…
Iran War Disrupts Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Meat Export Market
Kenya’s agricultural exports are facing delays and suspensions, with meat and animal products worth around Sh300 million weekly affected by disrupted trade routes.Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the co…
US Introduces New Rules for Green Card Lottery Applications
Applicants to the United States Diversity Visa (DV) lottery must now provide a valid, unexpired passport when submitting their applications, the Department of State announced on 10 March.The new requirement, effective…
Kenyan Saxophonist Denied US Visa Three Times Now Serving in the US Air Force
Kenyan saxophonist and Master of Ceremony Gearrie Wainaina has successfully obtained a US visas after years of repeated denials.Wainaina first attempted to secure a visa in 2010, following a nomination for a music awa…
Kenya Nominates Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u for ICC Bench
Kenya has nominated Supreme Court judge Njoki Ndung’u for election to the bench of the International Criminal Court (ICC).She is one of seven candidates seeking a judicial seat in elections scheduled to take place in…
Kenya Met Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Nairobi in the Next 24 Hours
Barely a week after floods paralysed parts of Nairobi, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a fresh advisory warning of renewed heavy rainfall across the capital and surrounding regions.The alert, released T…
US to Replace H-1B Visa Lottery With Wage-Based Selection Starting 2027
The United States will change how it allocates H-1B visas for the 2027 fiscal year, replacing the long-standing random lottery with a wage-weighted selection system run by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCI…
Kenya and Rwanda Sign Deal to Ease Cross-Border Payments
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a cross-border payment licensing framework. The agreement aims to allow payment service prov…
KMTC in Talks With Canada to Create Jobs for Kenyan Health Graduates
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has opened formal discussions with Canadian authorities aimed at creating employment pathways for its graduates in Canada, particularly in the field of health care assistance. The…