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Govt Quietly Issued KSh120M Payout to Family of British Woman Killed in Maasai Mara
The Kenyan government is reported to have made a secret payment of about £700,000 to John Ward, father of murdered British tourist Julie Ward, in 1997.The payment was said to have been arranged with the involvement of…
Ruto Camp Claims Two By-Election Wins as Opposition Faces Early Setback
Government-backed candidates have won two of three parliamentary by-elections in Mbeere North, Malava and Magarini, dealing an early blow to the united opposition and strengthening President William Ruto’s political c…
Trump Administration to Reexamine Green Cards Issued to Immigrants from These 19 Countries
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping new immigration review targeting thousands of lawful permanent residents whose green cards were issued over the last two decades. The initiative—described by officials…
Social Security Administration Warns Immigrants About New Scam Targeting Green Card Applicants
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a nationwide alert warning immigrants—especially recent visa holders and green card applicants—about a fast-spreading phone and email scam targeting individuals…
Canada Calls on Immigrants to Submit Permanent Residency Applications
IRCC has issued 1,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates in the latest Express Entry draw, setting a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 531.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada cond…
Kenyan Truck Drivers in the US Struggle as Costs and Rules Tighten
Kenyan truck drivers across the United States say rising costs and tightening regulations are making independent trucking increasingly difficult to sustain.Insurance premiums have become the most immediate pressure po…
Why Unga Prices May Rise Even With a Strong Maize Harvest
Maize prices in Kenya are climbing, putting pressure on the government’s promise to keep flour affordable for households.The Ministry of Agriculture has acknowledged potential supply challenges, citing increasing comp…
UK Work and Study Visa Applications Plunge 30% in October 2025
UK visa applications for work and study fell sharply in October 2025, with official data showing a 30 per cent year-on-year drop to 11,300 across key migration routes.Health and Care Worker VisasThe Health and Care Wo…
Tad Motors Launches First Locally Assembled Electric Vehicles in Kenya
Tad Motors has unveiled its first five locally assembled electric vehicles in Kenya, marking the start of commercial sales planned for January 2026.Kenya’s electric vehicle industry has gained momentum with the formal…
Trump Announces Plan to Block Immigration from Third-World Nations
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans for a broad halt on immigration from countries he classifies as “third-world.”Speaking on Friday, 28 November, Mr Trump linked the proposal to social and econom…
Ruto Launches Sh170bn Road–Rail Expansion in Major Infrastructure Push
Kenya has begun major road and rail upgrades with the launch of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road project, a multibillion-shilling scheme led by President William Ruto.Kenya is advancing a large transport expansion t…
Malava MP-Elect Ndakwa Pledges to Finish Ongoing Development Projects
David Ndakwa has been declared the new Member of Parliament for Malava after winning a closely contested by-election.Ndakwa secured 21,564 votes, narrowly defeating DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako, who garnered 20,210. A…
How Gachagua Fell Into Ruto’s Political Ambush in Mbeere North
President William Ruto’s camp secured a narrow win in the Mbeere North by-election, dealing a significant setback to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.The 27 November poll, widely viewed as a test of influence…
ODM Flexes Muscle in Kasipul as Boyd Were Clinches Decisive Win
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) strengthened its position in Nyanza after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission declared Were the winner with 16,819 votes.He is the son of the late Charles Ong’ondo…
International Student OPT Program Should Be Abolished, Says FAIR
FAIR is intensifying its campaign to reshape two major US visa programmes, calling for strict limits on the H-1B system and the end of the Optional Practical Training scheme.The organisation is backing the American Te…
Kenyan Crew Member Still Missing After South Sudan Plane Crash
A cargo plane operated by Nari Air has crashed in Leer County, South Sudan, killing three crew members and leaving one body still unaccounted for.Authorities are continuing recovery efforts after the aircraft went dow…
Report: 125 Kenyans Own More Wealth Than 42 Million Citizens Combined
A new report shows that just 125 people now hold more wealth than Kenya’s 42 million citizens combined.The study, Kenya’s Inequality Crisis: The Great Economic Divide, outlines a sharp rise in economic inequality. It…
KWS Rejects Claims Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp Disrupts Wildebeest Migration
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed claims that a newly opened luxury safari camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve is blocking the annual wildebeest migration.In a statement issued on Thursday, 27 Novemb…
Family Nears Fundraising Goal to Repatriate Kenyan Uber Driver Killed in Louisiana
The family of Frederick Kiprono, a Kenyan Uber driver killed in a shooting in Louisiana, is close to securing the funds needed to return his body home for burial.Kiprono was fatally shot on 19 November while driving a…
US Pauses Afghan Immigration Following Shooting in Washington
The United States has paused the processing of Afghan immigration applications after a shooting in central Washington left two National Guard soldiers critically injured.US Citizenship and Immigration Services announc…