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Meet the Kenyan Lawyer Guiding Immigrants Through Canadian Life
Joshua Makori Nyarenchi, a Kenyan lawyer now residing in Canada, has built a reputation for his profound commitment to aiding Kenyan immigrants as they navigate the complexities of residency and settlement in their ne…

Kenya Trains Youth to Fill Austria's Critical Skills Gap
Kenya and Austria are forging a promising economic partnership underscored by a crucial event hosted by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) in Vienna to commemorate Africa Day. During her speech, Kenya's Princ…

Kenya Slashes Airport Fees, Modernizes Infrastructure in Major Tourism Push
As Kenya navigates the post-pandemic landscape, the government is launching an ambitious strategy aimed at revitalizing its tourism sector and reinforcing the country’s position as a premier destination in Africa. Wit…

Inside Trump's New Hunt for Undocumented Kenyans in America
The United States has ramped up its enforcement of immigration laws in recent weeks, particularly focusing on undocumented individuals from Kenya. As of January 26, a total of 956 individuals have been apprehended, ma…

Atwoli Challenges Gachagua's Strategy to Mobilize Kenya's Workforce Against Ruto
As Kenya approaches its 2027 general elections, the debate surrounding taxation and its implications for salaried workers is intensifying. Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli h…

13 Lawyers Seek Removal of Kenya's Top Judges Following Practice Ban
The Kenyan judiciary is facing a critical crisis following a petition submitted by 13 advocates from Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP. The petition calls for the removal of all seven Supreme Court judges, including…

Kenyan High Court Bans Patient Detention Over Unpaid Hospital Bills
The High Court has ruled that hospitals are prohibited from detaining patients to recover unpaid medical bills. Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered the ruling yesterday, asserting that holding treated and recovered pat…

Violence Erupts in Congo's Goma as Protesters Target Kenyan Embassy in Kinshasa
Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, has descended into chaos following a significant military offensive by the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly receiving support from Rwanda. The situation has rapidly deterio…

The US Immigration Targets 1,282 Kenyans in Major Deportation Drive
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated a substantial operation targeting over 1.4 million noncitizens across 187 countries, which includes 1,282 individuals from Kenya, for potential deportatio…

The US Immigration Targets 1,282 Kenyans in Major Deportation Drive
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated a substantial operation targeting over 1.4 million noncitizens across 187 countries, which includes 1,282 individuals from Kenya, for potential deportatio…

New Zealand Launches Remote Work Visa Program for Digital Nomads in 2025
New Zealand Introduces New Visa Regulations to Attract Digital Nomads Effective January 27, 2025, New Zealand's new visa policy allows foreign visitors to engage in remote work for overseas employers or clients while…

Kenyan Fashion Icon Wandia Gichuru Named in Forbes 50 Over 50 List
Prominent Kenyan fashion designer Wandia Gichuru has received significant recognition as she was included in Forbes' esteemed 50 Over 50. The Global 2025 list honours individuals over 50 who have made impactful contri…

Assault on Kenya Power Workers Causes Extended Roysambu Blackout
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has linked a recent power outage impacting Kenyatta University students to a violent incident that obstructed efforts to replace a transformer in the Kiwanja area of Roysamb…

The US Denaturalization Policy Widens Under Trump's Latest Directives
The landscape of America's citizenship for immigrants has already seen significant alterations in the tenure of President Donald Trump. Under his first administration, denaturalization became more commonplace, shiftin…

The US Denaturalization Policy Widens Under Trump's Latest Directives
The landscape of America's citizenship for immigrants has already seen significant alterations in the tenure of President Donald Trump. Under his first administration, denaturalization became more commonplace, shiftin…

Kabogo: No Plans to Shut Down Social Media
In a recent interview on Citizen TV, William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, unequivocally denied any plans to shut down social media platforms in Kenya. During the discussion, Kabogo emphas…

Mungiki's Shadow Still Haunts Nyandarua's Equator Crossing Market Two Decades Later
The Equator Crossing market in Ndaragua Constituency, Nyandarua County, stands largely abandoned nearly two decades after the notorious Mungiki gang wreaked havoc in the area. Once a bustling hub for traders and touri…

Gachagua Vows to Abolish Housing Levy if Coalition Wins
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his plans to establish a grand coalition to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. This announcement was made during the launch of the Democratic Ac…

Canada Visa Processing Times Expected to Rise as IRCC Reduces Workforce
In an effort to revert to pre-pandemic operational levels, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 25% over the next three years, amounting to approximately 3…

Kenya's Real Estate Growth Drives Investment Away from Major Cities
Recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicates that the real estate sector in Kenya has made a remarkable contribution to the national economy, with a 33.7 percent increase in its GDP contri…