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US Government Reviews OPT Programme for International Students
The United States government is reviewing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international students, placing it at the centre of a growing dispute over immigration, labour markets, and taxation.The de…
High Court Suspends NTSA’s Automated Traffic Fines System
The High Court has suspended the enforcement of Kenya’s automated instant traffic fines system introduced by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The orders temporarily prevent authorities from issuing…
US Court Releases Kenyan Nurse Abedinecho Katue on Bond
Kenyan nurse Abedinecho Kyalo Katue has been released from custody in Florida after posting bond following his arrest over allegations of misconduct involving a patient at an Orlando hospital.Katue, 46, had been held…
Australian Police Probe Death of Kenyan Chef After Crash Injuries Raise Suspicion
South Australian police are investigating the death of a 24-year-old Kenyan chef after determining that injuries he sustained did not match those expected from a car crash.Caleb Leriano was found dead in the early hou…
One Pupil Dead, Ten Injured After Septic Tank Collapse at Nandi Special School
A pupil has died and ten others were injured after a septic tank collapsed at the AIC Kapsabet School for the Hearing Impaired in Nandi County on Thursday morning.The incident occurred as learners gathered near the sc…
How Nairobi Residents Can Seek Compensation for Flood Damage
Heavy rains in Nairobi have caused widespread flooding, leaving homes underwater, disrupting businesses, and claiming lives. The destruction has raised legal questions about whether the county government could be held…
US Introduces New Passport Rule for Green Card Lottery Applicants
The United States has introduced sweeping changes to the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Programme, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, in an effort to curb widespread fraud and strengthen national security. The n…
How Denmark-Based Kenyan Mother Judy Wanderi Jørgensen Approaches Parenting Abroad
Kenyan families living abroad are rethinking how to raise their children while balancing cultural heritage with the expectations of their host countries.Journalist and blogger Judy Wanjiku Wanderi Jørgensen, who lives…
Ex-General Manager Wins Sh800,000 After Being Fired by Text Message
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has ordered Topcare Lands Investment Limited to pay a former employee Sh800,000 after ruling that her dismissal by text message amounted to unlawful termination.The…
Arsenal FC Sends Commemorative Gift to Honour Raila Odinga
Arsenal Football Club has sent a commemorative piece of memorabilia to the Nairobi office of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, honouring the Kenyan leader who was a long-time supporter of the North London club.The tribute…
US-Based Blogger Frank Neva Shares Leaked Chats from Abedinecho Katue Bail Fund Group
A dispute has arisen over money raised to secure the release of Kenyan nurse and social media personality Abedinecho Katue after his arrest in the United States. Supporters had organised a fundraising effort to meet b…
Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? Signs Every New Mother Should Know
Clinical psychologist Ann Tatu says a mother’s mental and physical health after childbirth directly affects both her recovery and her baby’s early development.Tatu explains that a mother’s emotional condition can infl…
Mudavadi Tours Diaspora-led Food Innovation Centre in the UK
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, ended an official visit to the United Kingdom with a tour of Sacoma Global Food Innovation in Dagenham, a centre established by Kenyan diaspora entrepreneurs.The faci…
Kisii Family Holds Funeral Without Body for Son Killed in Ukraine War
The family of Clinton Nyapara in Kisii County has held a funeral without his body after he reportedly died while serving in the Russian army in Donetsk, Ukraine. In place of his remains, relatives planted a tree in an…
Former Immigration Officer Living on Streets Seeks Help to Return Home
A woman who once worked for Kenya’s Immigration Department is now appealing for help to return to her family after spending more than a decade living on the streets of Nairobi.Millicent Mary Atieno, originally from Ko…
Family Alarmed as Contact Lost With Kenyan Serving in Russian Army
Families in Kenya are seeking government assistance after losing contact with relatives recruited into the Russian army, including Humphrey Kimani, whose family says communication with him has recently stopped.Relativ…
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Nakuru Woman Found Dead in Her Washington House
Margaret Wanjiku Njenga, a Kenyan woman from Nakuru, was found dead in her apartment in Lakewood, Washington, on 6 March. Local authorities say the city coroner has not yet determined the exact date or cause of her de…
Nation Media Group Acquired by Tanzanian Tycoon
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has agreed to sell its controlling stake in Nation Media Group to Tanzanian businessman and former politician Rostam Azizi, ending a 66-year ownership link with East…
How KRA’s New Body Cams Will Modernise Customs Inspections
Kenya has introduced body-worn cameras for customs officers as part of a new effort to strengthen oversight at its borders. The devices will be used during inspections and enforcement operations to improve transparenc…
USCIS Bot Error Causes Alarm for EB-2 Applicants
An applicant seeking a US employment-based green card under the EB-2 category received conflicting updates about their case after their Priority Date became current in the latest visa bulletin. A message from a USCIS…