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Ruto Reiterates UDA-ODM Partnership Ahead of 2027 Polls
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his support for the cooperation pact between the United Democratic Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement, describing it as a partnership of equals aimed at strengthening nat…
74-Year-Old Cybercrime Suspect Arrested in Meru Faces Extradition to the US
Kenya’s prosecuting authority has opposed the release on bond of a 74-year-old man sought by the United States over alleged cybercrime offences.Godfrey Mbogori was arrested in Meru on 19 February by officers from the…
Ex-Convict Speaks Out: How a Qatar and Dubai Job Fraud Ruined His Life
Samuel Waithaka, once jailed for running a fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme that targeted job seekers in Kenya, says he has rebuilt his life after serving a prison sentence and now works to discourage others fro…
Sarah Andiki: Kenyan-Born US Army Soldier Laid to Rest in Siaya
Residents of Bondo in Siaya County gathered to bury Sarah Andiki, a Kenyan-born soldier who served in the United States Army, at her family’s homestead in Chunga Village. Mourners travelled from different places to at…
Over 200 Senior Managers Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence in Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted the first Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience on 5 March 2026, inviting 250 candidates to apply for permanent residence under a n…
Grief as Limuru Family Holds Mock Burial for Son Killed in Russia–Ukraine War
Relatives in Mboroti village, Limuru, Kiambu County, are mourning James Kamau Ndung’u, a young Kenyan father who died in Ukraine after travelling to Russia in search of work.Kamau left Kenya in mid-2025 hoping to secu…
New US Bills Could Limit Immigration, End OPT and Change Citizenship Eligibility
US Representative Chip Roy of Texas has introduced two bills in Congress that propose major changes to immigration policy and voter registration requirements in the United States. The measures, known as the PAUSE Act…
Ruto Orders Emergency Response as Nairobi Floods Leave 23 Dead and Thousands Displaced
At least 23 people have died and thousands have been displaced after severe flooding swept through parts of Nairobi following heavy overnight rainfall, prompting the government to deploy emergency response teams acros…
Kenyan Woman Who Retired from the US Navy Recalls Military Deployment in Afghanistan
Mercy Koech from Londiani in Kericho County has described how rejection from the Kenyan Defence Forces led her to pursue a military career in the United States Navy. Koech had hoped to join the Kenyan army soon after…
10 Killed and 71 Vehicles Swept Away in Nairobi Flash Floods
At least ten people have died after torrential rain triggered severe flash floods across Nairobi, sweeping through roads and neighbourhoods and leaving dozens of vehicles stranded as rescue teams search for more victi…
Death Announcement: Emily Wairimu Maina of Salem, Oregon
It is with deep sorrow that the family and friends announce the promotion to glory of Emily Wairimu Maina, a member of the Kenyan diaspora living in Salem, Oregon, USA, who passed away on February 27, 2026.Emily Wairi…
Gangs and Violence: How Kitengela Became a Crime Hotspot
Kitengela in Kajiado County is facing a surge in violent crime, with residents reporting frequent muggings, burglaries, car thefts, and attacks linked to criminal gangs. At least seven people have died in the past six…
Sifuna Claims Ksh2 Billion Bribe Attempt as Linda Mwananchi Platforms Face Blockage
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused the government of deliberately obstructing efforts by a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to launch digital platforms supporting their Linda Mwananchi campaig…
Pipeline Estate Submerged as Heavy Rains Paralyse Nairobi Roads
Pipeline Estate in Nairobi is facing severe flooding as heavy rains have rendered streets impassable, leaving residents struggling to navigate mud, stagnant water, and uncollected waste.Kware Road, once a busy route f…
H‑1B 2027 Registration: Key Dates, Fees, and Selection Changes
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened the registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B visa programme on 4 March 2026. The window will close at noon Eastern Time on 19 March, and employers…
Kenya Tells Stranded Nationals to Exit Middle East at Their Own Expense
Kenya has advised its citizens living and working in the Middle East to consider leaving the region as hostilities escalate, noting that individuals are responsible for travel costs while the government will continue…
H‑4 Visa Holders Urged to Begin Renewal Early
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended the 540‑day automatic extension for H‑4 Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) filed after 30 October 2025, leaving many dependent visa holders at risk…
Kenya Faces Rotavirus Vaccine Shortage as Supply Delayed
Kenya is experiencing a shortage of the rotavirus vaccine due to production delays at Bharat Biotech in India, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed on 5 March.The vaccine, given to infants at six, ten, and fo…
ODM to Convene Special Delegates Convention in Nairobi on March 27
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will hold a Special Delegates Convention on 27 March 2026 in Nairobi. The meeting will bring together senior officials, elected representatives, and grassroots leaders from across…
Over 500,000 Kenyans in the Middle East as Government Prepares Emergency Evacuation
Kenya has issued a formal advisory for its citizens in the Middle East as regional hostilities intensify, urging vigilance and close contact with diplomatic missions.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs report…