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Green Card Holders Locked Out of US Small Business Loans
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) will restrict access to its loan programmes to businesses fully owned by US citizens from 1 March 2026, excluding lawful permanent residents from eligibility.The change, anno…
Kenyan-Born Surgeon Philip Munda Shines on MasterChef South Africa
Kenyan-born surgeon Philip Munda, now based in South Africa, has gained recognition both in medicine and in competitive cooking after appearing on MasterChef South Africa.Munda’s early life remains partly unclear, and…
Ruto: Protest Victims to Start Receiving Compensation by June
President William Ruto has said victims of past demonstrations will begin receiving government compensation by June if the current process proceeds without interruption.He made the announcement during a joint parliame…
Explainer: How to Tell the Difference Between a High Commission and an Embassy
Foreign ministers from the Commonwealth are meeting this week at Lancaster House in London to discuss reform and the organisation’s future role.One distinctive feature of Commonwealth diplomacy is the use of the title…
Kenyan Nurse Arrested in Florida Over Sexual Assault of Hospital Patient
A Kenyan nurse and social media personality, Abedinecho Kyalo Katue, 46, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on 4 March 2026 on charges of sexually assaulting a hospital patient. He is being held at Orange County Jail w…
Why Kenyan Pastors Are Rapidly Establishing Churches in the Diaspora
Kenyan pastors are increasingly establishing churches in North America, Europe, and other regions, following the migration of their congregants.These diaspora churches offer more than religious services. They replicat…
Kenyan-Born Dan Korir Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the US Navy
Kenyan-born naval officer Dan Korir has been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Navy, recognising his years of technical expertise and dedicated service.Korir grew up in Kenya before pursuing a car…
Kenyan-born US Army Soldier Found Unconscious, Dies in Minnesota
Isaac Segera, a Kenyan-born soldier serving in the US Army, died suddenly after collapsing at a bus station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital. Segera, known to friend…
Kenyans Leaving Home Not Only for Work, But to Rebuild After Toxic Relationships
Increasingly, Kenyans are leaving home not just for work, but to rebuild their lives after difficult personal relationships.For many, migration offers more than financial opportunity. Women in particular are using dis…
Mudavadi: Kenya Will Not Take Sides in Middle East Conflict
Kenya has reaffirmed its neutral stance in the escalating Middle East conflict, calling for dialogue, restraint, and multilateral cooperation.Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi deliv…
Revealed: Kenya’s Most Tribal Public Universities
Recent audits by the Office of the Auditor-General and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have found widespread ethnic imbalances in hiring across Kenya’s public universities, with many institutio…
Canada Launches New Immigration Pathway for 33,000 Temporary Workers
Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway allowing up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers to obtain permanent residency over the next two years.Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in an interview with Th…
H-1B Visa 2027: Registration Dates, Fees, Eligibility & New Selection Rules
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened registration for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa programme. The registration period began on 4 March 2026 and will close at noon Eastern Time on…
Why the Government Is Clearing 3 Acres of Karura Forest
The Ministry of Environment has confirmed plans to clear two to three acres of Karura Forest to establish a large-scale tree seedling propagation site and temporary accommodation for National Youth Service (NYS) perso…
NTSA Launches Instant Fines System for Traffic Violations
Motorists in Kenya who breach traffic regulations will now receive immediate notifications of offences via SMS under a new instant fines system launched by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).The author…
Former Harambee Stars Coach Engin Fırat Dies at 55
Engin Fırat, the former head coach of Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, has died at the age of 55. He suffered a heart attack at Istanbul Airport on Monday, 9 March, while travelling from Beirut to Adana…
Kenyan MSc Student Edna Ombakho Found Dead in Berkshire River After Weeks Missing
The body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho, a 31‑year‑old Kenyan postgraduate student, was recovered from a river in Wraysbury, Berkshire, on Sunday, 8 March, nearly five weeks after she was last seen.Ms Ombakho, who had been re…
Why Kenyan Star Vivianne Walked Away From Fame to Start Over in the US
Kenyan singer and author Vivian Wambui, known professionally as Vivianne, has relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, citing the need to step back from the pressures of her public life.Wambui, a mother of two, said the move wa…
Kenyan Man Injured by Drone Strike Says He Was Trafficked to Fight for Russia
A Kenyan man receiving treatment in a Russian hospital has called on his government to rescue him after claiming he was forced to fight in Ukraine under false pretences.Denis Mokaya Mongare says he left Kenya in Novem…
Moi International Airport Evacuated Briefly After Suspicious Bag Detonated in Controlled Explosion
Normal operations resumed at Moi International Airport on Sunday after security officers evacuated the terminal and conducted a controlled detonation of an unattended bag found near the VIP lounge car park.Police offi…