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Kalonzo Urges Lawyers to Defend Democracy After Court Blocks Political Defections
Former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenyan lawyers to take a leading role in protecting the country’s democratic institutions following a High Court ruling against political defections.Speaking on…
CJ Koome Assigns Mbeere North Election Petition to Embu High Court
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned the Mbeere North election petition to the High Court in Embu, appointing Justice Richard Mwongo to preside over the case.The petition, listed as Election Petition No. E1 of 2025…
Will Green Card and H-1B Visa Holders Be Affected by 18-Month EAD Validity Limit?
USCIS has reduced the validity period for Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) to 18 months for several categories of foreign workers, effective from 5 December 2025. This policy change follows the agency's decis…
Lumumba Affordable Housing Project Set to Transform Kisumu’s Urban Landscape
The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu is reshaping the city’s urban landscape and advancing the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Set for completion in June 2026, the development includes 2,384 hou…
Shanzu Court Extends Detention of Six Iranians in Sh8.2 Billion Meth Case
A Shanzu court has ordered six Iranian nationals to remain in custody for another month pending investigations into a major narcotics seizure valued at Sh8.2 billion.Chief Magistrate Anthony Mwicigi granted the Anti-N…
Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Pays Tribute to Scholar Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi
Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi, a respected academic and beloved mentor in the Kenyan diaspora, passed away on Friday, 5 December, at the age of 67, surrounded by family and close friends.Dr Karangi, known affectionately…
MP Denar Joseph Hamisi Dies at 56
Nominated Member of Parliament Denar Joseph Hamisi has died at the age of 56, Parliament announced on Saturday. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula expressed deep sorrow, describing the loss as a significant blow to both the leg…
Why Trump Has Chosen to Embrace Ruto’s Leadership in Kenya
Kenya’s diplomatic relationship with the United States has shifted significantly under President Donald Trump’s second term, as President William Ruto navigates tensions between African unity, Chinese ties, and the US…
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order: A Landmark Case That Could Redefine American Citizenship
In a decision with potentially far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to decide whether the executive order signed by Donald J. Trump that attempts to end automatic birthright cit…
H-1B Visa Holders Face Complex US Tax Obligations
Foreign professionals in the United States on H-1B visas face a complex mix of federal, state, and local taxes that often mirror the obligations of citizens.Although the H-1B programme permits holders to live and work…
USCIS Cuts Validity of Work Permits From 5 Years to 18 Months for Many Immigrants
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has sharply revised its immigration policy, shortening how long certain work permits remain valid for noncitizens. On December 4, 2025, USCIS announced that Employment Authorization Do…
Proposed OPT Tax Could Reduce Take-Home Pay for International Students
International students working in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme may soon face lower take-home pay under a proposed law that would end their exemption from federal payroll ta…
Wakadinali, Bensoul and Nyashinski Among Kenya’s Most-Streamed Artists in 2025
Kenyan artists Sauti Sol and Bien-Aimé Baraza lead Spotify’s 2025 streaming rankings, with Bien’s debut album named the most-streamed Kenyan release of the year.Two years after Sauti Sol announced their split, the gro…
City Hall Raises Fees for Traders and Motorists
Nairobi will introduce higher service charges from July 2025 after the county assembly approved a new five-year tariff framework.The policy, which will run from 2025 to 2030, replaces the long-standing system of by-la…
US Secretary of State Praises Kenya for Leading Haiti Security Efforts
The United States has praised Kenya for its central role in efforts to stabilise Haiti, calling Nairobi’s leadership vital to preventing further security decline in the country.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in W…
Only Two in Ten Kenyan Adults Meet Financial Health Standard, Survey Shows
Kenya’s latest financial inclusion survey shows a sharp drop in the number of adults who meet the threshold for financial health.New data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), released in the 2024 FinAccess Survey alo…
ODM Officials Boycott State House Meeting, Leaving Oburu Oginga Alone
Senior ODM officials skipped a State House meeting for newly elected broad-based MPs, leaving Dr Oburu Oginga to attend alone.A small group of ODM MPs-elect, Boyd Were (Kasipul), Moses Omondi (Ugunja) and Harry Kombe…
Three Killed, 10 Injured in Kakamega Gold Mine Protests
Deadly clashes in Kakamega left three people dead and several others injured on Thursday during protests over a planned gold mining project.At least three people were killed and several injured, including police offic…
Trump Invites President Ruto to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
United States President Donald Trump has invited Kenyan President William Ruto to attend the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.The invitation was issued at a White House ceremony marking the signing of a peace…
New H-1B Visa Changes: Applicants Must Reveal Social Media Accounts
The Trump administration has introduced significant changes to the H-1B visa programme, including expanded digital vetting of applicants and a new $100,000 petition fee for employers. The measures, set to take effect…