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Green Card or Canadian Permanent Residency? What Skilled Workers Need to Know
In today's interconnected global economy, skilled workers are increasingly weighing their options between the United States and Canada, each offering distinct pathways to permanent residency, and each with inherent ad…

MPs Push to Revoke Retirement Perks for Kalonzo, Maraga, and Muturi
A political firestorm is engulfing the Kenyan Parliament as lawmakers debate the suspension of retirement benefits for three prominent former state officials following their participation in recent anti-government dem…

Gachagua Says He Skipped Nairobi Protests to Protect Gen Z Movement’s Credibility
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly addressed his conspicuous absence from last Wednesday's anti-government protests, citing respect for the Gen Z-led movement and a desire to prevent the prot…

‘Ruto Must Go? Then Tell Me How’: President Defiant After Deadly Nairobi Protests
President William Ruto is firmly defending his leadership in the wake of deadly protests that recently swept across the country.He rejects the opposition demands for his resignation and denounces the demonstrations as…

Uhuru Kenyatta's Sister Wins Court Battle in Property Dispute with Former Business Partner
In a High Court ruling, Anne Nyokabi, sister to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has secured a legal victory allowing her to evict her former business associate, Moses Gachemi Nderitu, from a contested maisonette. The…

Death Announcement: James Mburu Naomi in Spokane, Washington
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the death of James "Jimmy" Mburu Naomi, son of Naomi Wangui of Nyathuna, Kenya, father to Marcus and Isaac Mburu.He was a nephew to Margaret & Bernard Mburu( Wakaba…

Westlands Attracts Major Hotel Chains Amid Real Estate Boom
Nairobi's Westlands district continues to solidify its position as a prime destination for hospitality investment, punctuated by the recent announcement of Le Mirage Residences, a 33-storey hospitality-residential hyb…

US Government: You Could Lose Your Visa or Green Card If You Do This
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently reinforced its stance on immigration enforcement, warning that foreign nationals who violate federal law may have their green cards or visas…

Kenyan Postgraduate Student Wins Renewable Energy Prize at University of Dundee
A Kenyan postgraduate student, Sharon Jelagat Kitony, is honoured at the University of Dundee as the recipient of this year's Gneiss Energy Prize for Renewable Transition. The award recognises her outstanding academic…

ICE Arrests 64-Year-Old Iranian Woman Who Has Lived in the US for 47 Years
Madonna "Donna" Kashanian, a 64-year-old Iranian woman who has resided in the United States for nearly five decades, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Sunday. The arrest, which occurr…

Matiang’i Calls for Full Investigation Into Msando, Juma, Kenei Killings and River Yala Deaths
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has ignited a national debate by offering to testify on alleged extrajudicial killings and politically sensitive deaths, demanding a comprehensive public inquest into s…

Kenyan Churches to Dedicate Sunday Services to Victims of June 25 Demonstrations
As political tensions escalate following recent anti-government protests, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is calling on its member churches to publicly champion justice, youth welfare, and political a…

Faith Kipyegon Clocks 4:06.42 in Paris, Falls Short of Historic Sub-Four-Minute Mile
Faith Kipyegon, the Kenyan middle-distance runner and world record holder, has fallen short of achieving a historic sub-four-minute mile at Nike's Breaking4 event in Paris. Despite failing to break the barrier, her ti…

Shops Burned, Banks Vandalised as 27 Counties Tally Millions in Protest Losses
Kenya is currently assessing the extensive damage across multiple counties following widespread unrest that initially began as demonstrations advocating for justice. Authorities are increasingly highlighting the infil…

Ruto Reshuffles KDF High Command in Major Military Overhaul
President William Ruto has initiated a significant restructuring of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) high command, promoting and reassigning senior officers across all branches. The changes, implemented following delibe…

Nairobi Traders Count Millions in Losses After Violent CBD Protests
Nairobi's central business district is grappling with significant economic fallout following Wednesday's protests, with small-scale traders bearing the brunt of widespread looting and destruction. The demonstrations…

Kenya’s Real Estate Embraces Faster, Smarter Construction
Kenya's real estate sector is undergoing a significant shift as developers increasingly adopt modern construction technologies to address the nation's housing shortage. Driven by the need for speed, efficiency, and af…

Working in the US: Here’s Why Foreign Workers Must Register With E-Verify+
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is modernising its employment verification process for foreign workers through the expanded use of its E-Verify+ system. In announcements made via social…

Kenyan Teen in Maryland Survives Devastating Crash, Recovers After Brain Surgery
Nineteen-year-old Victor Waweru, a Maryland resident, continues his remarkable recovery following a severe car crash on June 4, 2025. The accident, which occurred in Frederick Maryland, left Waweru with critical injur…

Kenyan Diaspora Condemns Government Crackdown on Protesters
The Kenyan diaspora is sharply criticising the Kenyan government's response to recent protests, including violent crackdowns on demonstrators and a media blackout imposed on 25 June.This raises concerns about state ce…