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Biden Administration Overhauls STEM Visa Programs, Eases J-1 Return Requirements
The Biden administration has announced significant updates to the US visa programs aimed at enhancing the hiring and retention of foreign talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Thes…
KNEC Probes Exam Cheating at Kalonzo-Linked Kitui Academy
The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) has suspended the results of 92 candidates from Mama Malia Academy, a private girls' secondary school in Tseikuru, Kitui County, amid allegations of examination cheating…
New Kajiado School Tops County with A- Mean Score in First KCSE Attempt
Merishaw School, located in Isinya and approximately 64 kilometers from Nairobi, has achieved a remarkable milestone by ranking first in Kajiado County for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam…
Odinga, Kenyatta Allies Dominate Principal Secretary Shortlist
The recent release of a shortlist of candidates for Principal Secretaries (PSs) by the Public Service Commission (PSC) has generated considerable apprehension among existing officeholders within President William Ruto…
Death Announcement: Samuel Macharia Mwinga of Silver Spring, Maryland
The family of Samuel (Sammy) Macharia Mwinga is humbled and grateful to the community for the love, financial generosity and prayers following the sudden demise of Sammy on December 31st, 2024. Sammy's final ceremony…
Trump Receives No Jail Time in NY Hush Money Case
Former President Donald Trump will not face imprisonment despite being convicted of felonies related to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Justice Juan Merchan announced on Friday that Trum…
47% of Americans Consider Immigration as Leading National Challenge
Immigration has become a pressing issue for many Americans, transcending political affiliations, as reflected in a December AP-NORC poll. The survey indicates that 47 percent of respondents view immigration as the for…
Aircraft Crash in Malindi Claims Lives of Passengers and Two Motorcyclists
A light aircraft crash-landed and caught fire on Friday afternoon in the Kwachocha area of Malindi along the Malindi-Mombasa Highway, resulting in no survivors from the incident. Videos captured during the event show…
Ruto Establishes 43-Member Task Force to Combat Gender-Based Violence
President William Ruto has announced the formation of a 43-member Technical Working Group in a strategic effort to address the growing crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in Kenya. The initiative, repor…
Kawangware Youth Secures Spot on Barcelona's U.E Sant Andreu Under-19 Team
In Kawangware, a young boy named Bradley Eloff pursued his passion for football, tirelessly chasing a worn-out ball across inelegant pitches. Today, at just 17 years old, Eloff stands out as a crucial player for U.E S…
Nairobi Real Estate Faces 41% Drop in Building Plans
The recent wave of youth-led protests in Kenya, predominantly driven by Generation Z, has significantly impacted the nation’s economy, especially within the real estate sector. These demonstrations, fueled by disconte…
Plainclothes Border Patrol Officers Target Immigrants in California
In Kern County, California, heightened enforcement operations by US Border Patrol agents have instilled anxiety within immigrant communities. These intensified activities have raised alarm among residents and advocacy…
Ex-NTSA Chief Tops Wealth List of Kenya PSC Commissioner Nominees
President William Ruto has nominated nine individuals to fill vacancies at the Public Service Commission (PSC). Among these nominees, Francis Meja, the former director general of the National Transport and Safety Auth…
Kenyan Family Loses Sh180,000 to Fraudsters as Kin's Body Buried in Saudi Without Notice
A family in Nandi County is facing profound grief and frustration following the unexpected burial of their relative, Vailet Kayesi, in Saudi Arabia, far from her home in Kapsabet. Kayesi, who had been employed as a do…
Record Number of A Grades as 2024 KCSE Results Show Historic Improvement
The 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results have demonstrated a landmark achievement. The current cohort of students has delivered some of the most impressive outcomes since the educational reform…
Kenyan Landlords Face New Challenges as Urban Rental Preferences Change
As of 2022, more than 15 million Kenyans, representing approximately 29 percent of the nation's population, lived in urban areas. Although this figure is relatively modest in comparison to other countries, it reflects…
Kenya Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Suicide as Unconstitutional
Kenya's High Court has declared Section 226 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes attempted suicide, unconstitutional. The decision, led by Judge Lawrence Mugambi, highlights significant violations of constitutional r…
Mombasa's Sh1.4B Cruise Terminal Struggles with Low Ship Arrivals
Three years after the inauguration of its modern cruise terminal, the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, has not achieved its ambitious goal of becoming a leading cruise destination in the region. The facility, which boasts a lo…
UK Launches £10 Digital Travel Authorization System for International Visitors
The United Kingdom has launched a new visa-waiver entry system that expands the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program. This initiative now encompasses visitors from a range of countries, including the United S…
Ruto Reshapes Mt Kenya Politics with Economic Reforms and Strategic Appointments
President William Ruto is actively implementing a multifaceted strategy to reaffirm his influence in the Mt Kenya region, a key political stronghold that significantly supported him in the 2022 elections. This renewed…