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US Proposes Mandatory Passport Scans for Green Card Lottery Applicants
The United States government plans to implement new regulations for the Diversity Visa (DV) Programme, mandating applicants to submit a scanned copy of their passport during the lottery entry process. The proposed rul…
Ruto Defends China Trade Deals Amid US Concerns
The United States Congress is reviewing Kenya's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), a status conferred earlier this year, following concerns over Nairobi’s expanding global partnerships and human rights consi…
Toronto Clergy and Migrant Advocates Rally Against Deportation of Reverend Wanyeki
Reverend Rosalind Wanyeki, a Kenyan pastor integral to Toronto’s diaspora, is scheduled for deportation from Canada on 7 August 2025, alongside her two daughters. This has triggered widespread concern among immigrant…
Simulated Emergency at Moi Airport Triggers Panic Before KAA Issues Clarification
Moi International Airport in Mombasa conducted a scheduled emergency preparedness drill on Wednesday, temporarily unsettling travellers as emergency services mobilised in response to a simulated aircraft incident. The…
Gachagua Asks Trump to Appoint US Envoy Who Can Hold Ruto Accountable
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the United States to appoint a seasoned ambassador to Nairobi. This comes amid escalating political tensions and growing unease over human rights in Kenya. The Democr…
How IEBC Wants Media Houses to Align Presidential Tallies in 2027 General Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged media organisations to adopt a coordinated approach to reporting presidential election results, aiming to boost public confidence in Kenya's elector…
Nairobi and Mombasa Property Owners to Apply for Stamp Duty Valuation Online
Kenya's Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning is set to digitise stamp duty valuation applications for the Central and Mombasa registries, excluding Mombasa Blocks XVI and XVII, from 11 August 2025. The transition t…
Ombudsman Calls for Decentralised ID Distribution to Sub-County Offices Across Kenya
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) is pressing for the decentralisation of identification document distribution to sub-county offices nationwide, aiming to alleviate persistent delays in issuance and colle…
US Investigates Kenyan Officials Over Alleged Role in Abductions and RSF Ties
The United States Congress is weighing a potential review of Kenya's recently acquired Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status. This follows bipartisan concerns over alleged human rights abuses and Nairobi's increasingly co…
How Busia Teacher Audrey Ashiali Built a High-Paying Career in Bahrain, Kazakhstan, and Moscow
Audrey Ashiali, a 35-year-old educator from Busia County, Kenya, currently holds a leadership position at Brooks Moscow International School. This is a testament to her resilience and the increasing recognition of Afr…
US to Reinstate $15,000 Visa Bond for Select Foreign Visitors Starting August 20
The United States is reintroducing a visa bond pilot programme starting 20 August 2025, targeting visitors from countries with high rates of visa overstays.The initiative, announced by the US State Department on 5 Aug…
Green Card Interviews for Married Couples Now Resemble Interrogations, Applicants Say
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented stricter in-person interview requirements for nearly all marriage-based green card applicants, irrespective of marital duration or the strength of su…
Kenya Set to Benefit as MrBeast Launches Ksh5.1 Billion Clean Water Campaign
YouTube personality and philanthropist James Stephen Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has launched a $40 million initiative dubbed "TeamWater," targeting water scarcity and aiming to provide clean water to two million peo…
Closure Looms Over Isiolo’s 60-Year-Old Safari Bar, Birthplace of Nyama Choma
Isiolo's Safari Bar and Restaurant, a landmark establishment credited with popularising Kenya’s iconic roasted meat dish, nyama choma, is facing imminent closure following a legal challenge to the government's enforce…
Uhuru Kenyatta Chairs First Jubilee NEC Meeting After Court Victory
The Jubilee Party is embarking on a strategic revival following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, its first since a leadership dispute threatened to destabilise the organisation. Former President Uhuru Ken…
Police Dismantle Drug Ring at Remote Farm in Kwale
Police have dismantled a suspected drug manufacturing operation at a remote farm in Kwale County. The raid, conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Unit following a tip-off, took place on a one-acre property in Mwabungo, near…
Kenyan Mother Left Behind in Fight for British Soldier Child Support
A recent UK court order demands the release of contact details for eleven British soldiers suspected of fathering children with Kenyan women.The ruling, hailed as a potential breakthrough for families seeking recognit…
Sifuna-Led Kenya Moja Alliance to Undermine Ruto, Gachagua 2027 Strategy
A new political coalition, Kenya Moja, is poised to significantly alter Kenya's political landscape in the run-up to the 2027 General Election. The alliance, spearheaded by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-G…
Kenyan-Canadian Tech Founder Barred From Entering Kenya Amid Sh292M Lawsuit Against State
Mary Wachuka Maina, a Kenyan-Canadian software developer and founder of Jipe Inc., is currently embroiled in a legal dispute.She alleges that her Kenyan passport was cancelled as part of an intimidation campaign desig…
Trump Administration Denies Daily ICE Arrest Quota
The Trump administration has formally denied the existence of a daily quota for immigration arrests despite earlier public statements from senior officials suggesting a daily target of 3,000 arrests. The DOJ’s filing…