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Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident Two Weeks After His Wedding
Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward, has died in a car crash in north-western Spain. The 28-year-old died alongside his younger brother, André Silva, also a professional footballer, in the early hours of Th…
Does This Viral App Help Immigrants Evade Enforcement in US Cities—Is it Legal?
A mobile application designed to alert users to nearby immigration enforcement activity, ICEBlock, has become a lightning rod in a national debate, rocketing to the top of the US App Store charts following public crit…
Passaris’s Protest Bill Mirrors Demo Rules Drafted by Kindiki
A legislative proposal currently before the Kenyan parliament is generating significant controversy over its potential impact on civil liberties and democratic expression. The Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2025, spons…
Kenyan Nutritionists Warn of Health Risks as Instant Noodles Become Household Staple
Instant noodles, once a novelty, have become a dietary staple in many Kenyan homes, driven by urban lifestyles and economic realities. While offering a quick and affordable meal option, this growing reliance raises se…
Murkomen Under Legal Fire for Allegedly Authorising Force Against Demonstrators
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is embroiled in a High Court battle following controversial statements interpreted as advocating lethal force against anti-government demonstrators.A coalition of civil so…
Kenyan Diaspora Leaders in Scotland Call for Formal Recognition to Boost Foreign Investment
The Kenyan government's pursuit of foreign investment, marked by costly international delegations and business engagements, often encounters bureaucratic obstacles. A potentially more effective and readily available r…
Who Qualifies for the US EB-1 Visa? A Closer Look at the ‘Einstein Green Card’ Program
A renewed debate surrounding the EB-1 visa, often termed the "Einstein visa," has erupted following a House Judiciary Committee hearing that scrutinised the eligibility criteria and raised questions of potential doubl…
Fred Matiang’i Denies Fleeing Kenya, Says 2023 UK Trip Was Approved by State
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has publicly addressed allegations that he fled Kenya in early 2023, asserting that his departure for the United Kingdom was officially sanctioned and transparent. In a…
Diaspora Mourns Evans Kangogo and Eliud Kipsang Following Deaths in Washington State
The Kenyan community in the United States is in mourning following the recent deaths of two young men, Evans Kibiwott Kangogo in Seattle and Eliud Kipsang in Washington State.Evans Kibiwott Kangogo, a Kenyan national…
Trump Tours Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center in Florida Everglades
A recently established immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz", is currently under intense scrutiny after a visit by President Donald Trump.The site, located within the Da…
Washington and Nairobi Reassess Civil Liberties as Denaturalisation and Protest Limits Advance
Washington, D.C., and Nairobi are at the centre of parallel debates concerning the balance between state authority, civil liberties and national order. The US government is intensifying its pursuit of denaturalisation…
Kenyan-Born US Veteran Dies by Suicide in Isolation in Los Angeles
The suicide of Patrick Kariuki, a 51-year-old Kenyan-born former US Marine, in Azusa, Los Angeles County, in late May has brought into sharp focus the challenges faced by members of the African diaspora living far fro…
Over 100 Ukambani MCAs Break Ranks with Wiper to Back Kenya Kwanza Government
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's recent development tour of the Ukambani region has ignited political tensions, exposing fractures within the opposition and intensifying the competition for regional influence as the…
Uhuru Restores Control Over Jubilee as Kalonzo Rebrands Wiper
In advance of Kenya's 2027 general elections, significant realignments are underway within the country's political parties, signalling a period of intense competition and strategic repositioning. Former President Uhur…
IEBC in Crisis: Legal, and Financial Challenges Threaten Kenya’s 2027 Election Preparedness
Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is at a critical juncture as the 2027 General Election draws nearer, grappling with a confluence of legal battles, financial constraints, and political op…
How Two Norwegian Entrepreneurs Built a Pan-African Hotel Tech Giant from Nairobi
HotelOnline, established by Norwegian entrepreneurs Håvar Bauck and Endre Opdal, has emerged as a pivotal technology provider in the African hospitality sector. What began as a small experiment with airport apartments…
The Biggest Myth About Immigration to the US
Project Homecoming, the Trump administration's immigration policy, has come into effect, renewing debates around America's complex labour market dynamics and the feasibility of legal immigration pathways. The policy…
Naturalized Citizens May Lose US Citizenship Over Criminal Allegations, DOJ Confirms
The Trump administration is escalating its denaturalization policy, targeting naturalized US citizens suspected of obtaining citizenship through fraudulent means, according to a Justice Department memo dated 11 June. …
Text Alerts from USCIS Are Changing July 1—What You Need to Know
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to implement a new designated number for text message notifications on 1 July 2025, as part of an effort to enhance the clarity and legitimacy of i…
Kenyan Supreme Court Upholds Inheritance Rights for Children Born Out of Wedlock Under Islamic Law
Kenya's Supreme Court has affirmed that children born outside of wedlock are entitled to inherit from their father's estate, even when Islamic law governs the inheritance. The unanimous ruling, delivered by a seven-ju…