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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…
Kenyan DJ Poizon Ivy Breaks Barriers as First Black Woman DJ in NBA History
Ivy Winfrey, formerly known as DJ Poizon Ivy, has distinguished herself as a groundbreaking figure in the intersection of professional sports and music, most notably through her tenure as the official DJ for the Dalla…
International Manhunt Launched for Kenyan-US Dual Citizen Who Fled Murder Trial
Kenyan authorities, in collaboration with Interpol, have launched an international manhunt for Paul Mukumu Mbugua, a dual Kenyan-US citizen, who absconded during his murder trial. Mbugua is accused, along with his bro…
Kenyan Immigrant Larry Mboga Secures Second Term on Eau Claire City Council in Wisconsin
Kenyan Larry Mboga was on April 1, 2025, re-elected to the Eau Claire City Council in Wisconsin, solidifying his position as a key figure in the city's governance. The incumbent secured one of the at-large seats, runn…
Kenya to Repatriate Nearly 5,000 Citizens Living as Refugees in Ethiopia Since 2005 Massacre
The Kenyan government is preparing to repatriate nearly 5,000 citizens who have been living as refugees in Ethiopia since the Turbi Massacre of 2005. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, responsible for Diaspora…
US Scientists Develop Rice-Sized Dissolvable Pacemaker to Revolutionize Cardiac Care
A team of US researchers has developed a groundbreaking temporary pacemaker, smaller than a grain of rice and designed to dissolve within the body, potentially revolutionizing post-surgical cardiac care. The wireless…
Trump Administration Imposes 10% Tariff on Kenyan Exports
President Donald Trump's administration has implemented a 10% reciprocal tariff on all goods imported from Kenya. Announced from the White House Rose Garden and dubbed "Liberation Day," the tariff is part of a broader…
USCIS Implements Binary Sex Policy in Immigration Processes, Effective 2025
Starting April 2, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will enforce a new policy that defines biological sex strictly as either male or female in immigration and travel processes. This…
Raila Odinga Grieves Loss of Longtime Bodyguard in Emotional Tribute
George Oduor, a longtime aide and bodyguard to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has died at Nairobi West Hospital after a short illness. His death has prompted widespread condolences from political leaders and thos…
Newly Gazetted Nyandarua University to Open Doors in September 2025
Nyandarua County is poised to significantly expand its higher education opportunities with the formal establishment of Nyandarua UniversityThe institution is slated to begin admitting students this September. Presiden…
Walter Buchanan, 66, Sentenced to Life for Murdering Kenyan Wife in South Lanarkshire
Walter Buchanan, 66, was sentenced to life imprisonment on April 2, 2025, for the murder of his wife, Darrel Odhiambo, 37, at their home near Hamilton Racecourse in South Lanarkshire. Judge Lord Cubie delivered the se…
Raila's Bodyguard George Oduor is Dead
Longtime Raila Odinga bodyguard George Oduor died in a Nairobi city hospital Wednesday evening after an illness. Oduor was a constant presence in Odinga's security detail since the 1990s and also served as a police re…
Essential Travel Guidelines for US Green Card and Visa Holders for Smooth Re-entry
Visa holders and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are facing heightened scrutiny when entering the United States, prompting advisories from universities, legal professionals, and foreign governments. Th…
Ruto Urges Rwanda's Inclusion in DRC Peace Talks Amid Escalating Crisis
President William Ruto has called for a renewed push from regional peace facilitators to address the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).He emphasizes the critical need for Rwanda's engagement…
Nakuru Man Pleads Not Guilty to Elephant Tusk Possession
A man accused of possessing and dealing in an elephant tusk without a permit pleaded not guilty in the Nakuru Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing struggle against illegal wildlife trade in Kenya. T…
Matiang'i to Begin Presidential Campaign with Major Nairobi Rally in May
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is poised to return to Kenya in May, signalling the commencement of his campaign for the 2027 presidential elections. The planned homecoming is being organized by a Nai…
Ruto Launches Multi-Billion Shilling Development Projects in Mount Kenya
President William Ruto commenced a five-day tour of the Mount Kenya region today. He launched and inspected multi-billion-shilling development projects while assuring residents of the government's dedication to inclus…
Hundreds in Homa Bay Lose European Work Pathway After German Language Test Failures
A German language program at Tom Mboya University has seen hundreds of enrolled learners dropping out due to challenges in mastering the language. The initiative, launched in mid-2024 following an agreement between Ke…
Sudan Rebuffs Ruto: Import Restrictions on Kenyan Goods Remain Unchanged
A trade dispute between Kenya and Sudan has intensified after Sudan refuted claims by Kenyan President William Ruto that Kenyan tea continues to be sold in Sudanese markets despite an official import ban. The disagree…
Kenya High Court Overturns Mandatory School Fee Payments via eCitizen Platform
The High Court of Kenya has invalidated a government directive mandating school fee payments through the eCitizen platform, ruling the policy unconstitutional due to a lack of sufficient public participation and stake…