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Ruto, Raila, CJ Koome Mourns Loss of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee
Kenya

Ruto, Raila, CJ Koome Mourns Loss of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee

Kenya is in mourning following the death of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, a highly respected constitutional lawyer and champion of human rights. Tributes have poured in from across the country, recognizing his sign…

Apr 6, 2025
US Disbands Immigration Helpdesk That Resolved Thousands of H-1B and Green Card Issues
Immigration

US Disbands Immigration Helpdesk That Resolved Thousands of H-1B and Green Card Issues

The Trump administration has eliminated the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, an independent entity designed to assist immigrants in navigating bureaucratic hurdles within the US Immi…

Apr 5, 2025
Wetang'ula Petitions Court to Throw Out Contempt Charges Following Coalition Ruling
Kenya

Wetang'ula Petitions Court to Throw Out Contempt Charges Following Coalition Ruling

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is challenging contempt proceedings filed against him, He argues that their legal basis is flawed and infringes upon his right to a fair hearing. Wetang’ula, through his lega…

Apr 5, 2025
Huldah Momanyi Appointed to Minnesota State-County Governance Reform Council
Diaspora

Huldah Momanyi Appointed to Minnesota State-County Governance Reform Council

Minnesota State Representative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley has been appointed to the State-County Results, Accountability, and Service Delivery Redesign Council for the 2025–2026 bienniumThis marks a significant step in h…

Apr 5, 2025
Meta's Algorithm Under Legal Scrutiny in Kenya for Ethiopian Violence Connection
Kenya

Meta's Algorithm Under Legal Scrutiny in Kenya for Ethiopian Violence Connection

Kenyan courts have ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can be sued over allegations that its platform amplified harmful content and contributed to ethnic violence in Ethiopia during the Tigray conflict. T…

Apr 5, 2025
Muturi Alleges Cabinet Members Too 'Timid' to Speak Freely
Kenya

Muturi Alleges Cabinet Members Too 'Timid' to Speak Freely

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has escalated his criticism of President William Ruto, asserting that a climate of fear pervades the Cabinet, hindering open communication. Muturi, ousted from his…

Apr 5, 2025
Githunguri MP Wamuchomba Summoned to DCI After Anti-Ruto Protests in Kiambu
Kenya

Githunguri MP Wamuchomba Summoned to DCI After Anti-Ruto Protests in Kiambu

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has been summoned to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters following demonstrations in her constituency during President William Ruto's visit…

Apr 5, 2025
US Immigration Officials Now Target Online Inconsistencies in the Visa Screening Process
Immigration

US Immigration Officials Now Target Online Inconsistencies in the Visa Screening Process

International travellers seeking entry to the United States are facing increased scrutiny of their online activities as US immigration agencies incorporate digital footprint analysis into visa application assessments…

Apr 5, 2025
Ruto Wraps Up Week-Long Mt Kenya Tour
Kenya

Ruto Wraps Up Week-Long Mt Kenya Tour

President William Ruto concludes a week-long tour of the Mt. Kenya region this Saturday with planned visits to Kiambu and Nyeri counties. This marks his first return to the area in six months following the impeachment…

Apr 5, 2025
Kenyan Woman Deported from US After Using Sister's Travel Documents
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Deported from US After Using Sister's Travel Documents

A Kenyan national has been deported from the United States following her conviction for fraud and misuse of visas after attempting to enter the country using her sister’s travel documents. Christin Nyabate Nyandemo, 3…

Apr 5, 2025
Trump Introduces Gold Visa Card for Foreign Investors at $5 Million Entry Fee
Immigration

Trump Introduces Gold Visa Card for Foreign Investors at $5 Million Entry Fee

President Donald Trump has introduced a redesigned EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, offering a "Trump Card" visa to foreign nationals who invest $5 million in the US economy. The announcement was made aboard Air Force…

Apr 4, 2025
NSE Targets 9 Million Local Investors and 40 New Listings by 2029
Business

NSE Targets 9 Million Local Investors and 40 New Listings by 2029

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is embarking on an ambitious strategic plan for 2025-2029, seeking to inject new vitality into Kenya's capital markets. The exchange aims to attract nine million local retail inve…

Apr 4, 2025
Family of Kenyan Woman Jailed in India for Drug Trafficking Appeals for Government Help
Diaspora

Family of Kenyan Woman Jailed in India for Drug Trafficking Appeals for Government Help

The family of Judy Wangeci Ngahu, a Kenyan woman held in India since March 2022 on drug trafficking allegations, is urgently appealing to the Kenyan government for legal assistance. Ngahu was apprehended in Gujarat af…

Apr 4, 2025
170 Million US Users Face Potential TikTok Disruption as April 5 Deadline Looms
World

170 Million US Users Face Potential TikTok Disruption as April 5 Deadline Looms

With a fast-approaching April 5 deadline, TikTok, the immensely popular video-sharing platform boasting over 170 million US users, faces an uncertain future in the United States. The deadline stems from a US law manda…

Apr 4, 2025
Gachagua's Ally Joins Ruto Camp During President's Mt Kenya Tour
Kenya

Gachagua's Ally Joins Ruto Camp During President's Mt Kenya Tour

Maragua Constituency Member of Parliament Mary Wamaua has publicly declared her support for President William Ruto. During President Ruto's development tour in Nyandarua County on Thursday, April 3, Wamaua signalled h…

Apr 4, 2025
Trump Administration Tightens Requirements for Marriage-Based Green Cards
Immigration

Trump Administration Tightens Requirements for Marriage-Based Green Cards

The Trump administration has introduced stricter regulations for marriage-based green card applications. These changes, encompassing revised application forms with expanded financial disclosure requirements and the re…

Apr 4, 2025
How Mitumba Trade and Corruption Landed Kenya on Trump's Tax Penalty List
Business

How Mitumba Trade and Corruption Landed Kenya on Trump's Tax Penalty List

The United States has escalated its trade dispute with Kenya by implementing a 10 percent reciprocal tariff on Kenyan exportsPresident Donald Trump has initiated the move in response to alleged trade barriers. The dec…

Apr 4, 2025
Justin Muturi Brands President Ruto 'Irredeemably Corrupt' and Unfit for Office
Kenya

Justin Muturi Brands President Ruto 'Irredeemably Corrupt' and Unfit for Office

President William Ruto is facing serious allegations of corruption from former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. Muturi, once a close ally of Ruto, has publicly accused the president of prioritizing pers…

Apr 4, 2025
Kenyan Woman Charged with Theft at Ugandan Airport
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Charged with Theft at Ugandan Airport

Rose Maina Nyambura, a 28-year-old Kenyan resident of Bweyogerere, Kampala, appeared before Senior Magistrate Tibayeita Edgar at Entebbe Court yesterday on charges of theft related to a coordinated operation at Entebb…

Apr 4, 2025
Kenyan Citizens Increasingly Challenge Political Establishment in Push for Transparency
Kenya

Kenyan Citizens Increasingly Challenge Political Establishment in Push for Transparency

Kenya is witnessing a surge in civic resistance, signalling a significant shift in the relationship between the government and its citizens. This growing movement, fueled by demands for inclusion, accountability, and…

Apr 4, 2025