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US Simplifies Visa Process for J-1 Holders Seeking Permanent Residency
The United States Department of State has announced an update to the Exchange Visitor Skills List, set to take effect on December 9, 2024. This pivotal change removes the mandatory two-year home residency requirement…
Lamu Authorities Urge Caution on Treacherous Indian Ocean Beaches
As the festive season approaches, Lamu County authorities have issued a critical advisory for tourists and locals regarding the potential dangers of swimming at the region's celebrated Indian Ocean beaches. This warni…
Kenya Loses 6 Million Eucalyptus Trees in Six Months
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (Kefri) has raised alarms regarding a significant depletion of the nation’s eucalyptus forests, alerting the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry an…
Sonko to Appeal Court's Reversal of Sh357 Million Corruption Case Acquittal
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has announced plans to appeal a recent court ruling that overturned his previous acquittal in a Sh357 million corruption case. This decision, made by Justice Nixon Sifuna on Wednesda…
How Kenyans Can Acquire and Maintain Dual Nationality
The issue of dual citizenship has gained prominence as Kenyans increasingly seek opportunities abroad. The 2010 Constitution of Kenya addresses this concern, allowing citizens to hold dual nationality, provided that t…
Kenya's PPB Recalls Defective Sure Condom Batch Over Quality Concerns
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has urgently recalled a specific batch of Sure lubricated condoms following serious quality concerns. The recall pertains to Batch Number 2405055, which failed crucial int…
No Arrest Planned for Ruto Silhouette Creator, Says PS Omollo
In recent weeks, a trend featuring silhouettes resembling President William Ruto has surged across Kenyan social media. The trend now raised questions about the government’s response and the fate of the artist behind…
Hulda Momanyi: Immigrant Economy Will Shield Kenyans from Trump Mass Deportation Plans
Hulda Momanyi has made history as the newly elected representative for Minnesota's 38A district in the United States House of Representatives. At 39, Momanyi remains connected to her cultural roots, fluent in Kisii, a…
USCIS Announces Major Reforms to Green Card Application Submission Guidelines
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced updates to Form I-485, the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with the revised edition set to take effect on Febr…
Kenya Regulators Ban Floracil 1000 and Quarantines Mefnac Suspension Over Safety Concerns
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya has implemented an immediate ban on the distribution and usage of Floracil 1000 (Fluorouracil 1000mg/2ml injection), following a recent post-market surveillance that identified…
Kindiki Clarifies Kazi Majuu as Labour Mobility, Not Migration
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki today launched the Global Labour Market Strategy and the National Strategy on Skills for Labour Mobility at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The DP emphasizes that…
Kenya Aims to Boost Visitor Numbers with US Tourism Campaign
As the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) Annual Conference unfolds in Florida, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is making a concerted effort to position Kenya as a premier destination for American tourists…
Safaricom Consortium Engages Savannah Informatics to Resolve SHA System Issues
Safaricom, along with its consortium partners, has enlisted Savannah Informatics to address critical failures associated with the Social Health Authority (SHA) system claims portal. This strategic partnership, announc…
Minnesota Lawmaker Huldah Momanyi Reveals Family's Narrow Escape from Deportation
In a recent interview with NTV, Minnesota's newly elected House Representative Huldah Momanyi detailed her family's challenging immigration history. Momanyi's father emigrated to the United States in the 1980s, follow…
Tragic Accident on Mombasa Highway Claims Lives of Dutch Tourists
On Wednesday morning, a devastating collision occurred on the Mombasa highway, resulting in the deaths of two Dutch tourists. The accident took place around 7 AM in the Mariakani Maji Ya Chumvi area, involving a van c…
2 Million Kgs of Hazardous Rice Infiltrate Nairobi Market, Regulatory Gaps Exposed
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has flagged a substantial consignment of rice, importing from Pakistan, as unfit for human consumption due to hazardous aflatoxin levels. The 2-million-kilogram shipment, which arr…
Jeremiah Kioni Refutes Uhuru-Ruto Alliance
President William Ruto's surprise visit to former President Uhuru Kenyatta on December 9, 2024, has ignited widespread speculation regarding a potential political 'handshake' between the two leaders. This meeting has…
Kenyan Senators Demand Probe into Missing Citizens in Gulf Nations
In a recent Senate session, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka raised alarm over the growing number of Kenyan citizens who have either gone missing or died under suspicious circumstances in Middle Eastern countries, partic…
Kenyan Mother Pleads for Help After Months in Saudi Arabian Detention
Damaris Mutua, a Kenyan mother currently held at the Samesco Deportation Centre in Riyadh, is urgently appealing for assistance from the Kenyan government and the public to facilitate her return home. Mutua, who has b…
Majority of Kenyan Buildings Fail Critical Safety Inspections
A newly released report by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has raised concerns regarding the structural safety of buildings nationwide. According to the findings, less than half of the 1,333 buildings ins…