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How Diaspora Kenyans Are Driving National Progress
The Daring Returnees Forum 2024, convened at Nairobi's Panafric Hotel on September 27th, brought together a diverse assembly of Kenyan diaspora returnees, government officials, and business leaders. This event sought…
UK Implements Stringent Visa Measures for Hiring Foreign Labour
The UK government has implemented new policies to decrease the overall number of immigrants entering the country. This initiative, spearheaded by the Home Office, aims to cultivate domestic talent and address ongoing…
MPs to Vote on Bill Separating M-Pesa from Safaricom's Core Business
The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2022 has entered its second reading in Parliament, reigniting efforts to separate mobile money services from telecommunications operations. This legislative p…
UDA Secures Lion's Share in Kenya's 2024/2025 Political Party Funding
President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), is set to receive a substantial Sh558.5 million from the 2024/2025 political party funding allocation. The ruling party emerges as the primary beneficiary, se…
Former Belgian Senator Appointed to Lead Mombasa General Hospital Board
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir has appointed former Belgian Senator Marleen Temmerman as the Chairperson of the Board for Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH). The announcement, made via…
Proposal to Separate Immigration from Kenya's Interior Ministry Gathers Pace
The government is considering making the Immigration and Citizen Services an independent department separate from the Ministry of Interior. This proposal, revealed by Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, aims to rejuvena…
Death Announcement: Titus Gateere Kahiga
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the promotion to glory of Titus Gateere Kahiga. He was the beloved brother of Ruth Mumbi Wachira of Karatina, Kenya, Dr. Mundia Kahiga of Gwinnett, Mr. Muriuki Kahiga of Kenya…
US Green Card Lottery Registration Period for DV-2026 Begins October 2, 2024
Registration for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 begins next week on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT. Registration runs for one month and closes in Tuesday, Novem…
Kenya Climbs to 96th Position in Global Innovation Rankings, Leading East Africa
Kenya has demonstrated remarkable progress in the global innovation landscape as evidenced by its recent advancement in the 2024 Global Innovation Rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WI…
Kenyan Mother, 51, Claims UK Asylum After LGBTQ-Related Threats
Virginia Wairimu, a 51-year-old LGBTQ+ asylum seeker from Kenya, has found solace in Birmingham's supportive community as she contends with the UK's immigration system. Fleeing her homeland due to threats linked to he…
Kenya and Austria Sign Agreement on Migration and Labour Mobility
Kenya and Austria have taken a significant step to improve their bilateral partnership by signing an agreement on the movement of people and migration. The agreement, executed by Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secret…
Ruto's Globetrotting Continues: Congo Next After New York Visit
President William Ruto is preparing for his fifth international trip this September, heading to Congo-Brazzaville for a high-level meeting organized by the African Development Bank. This gathering will bring together…
Starlink Launches 'Mini' Option in Kenya, Slashing Hardware Costs
American satellite internet company Starlink has expanded its offerings in Kenya with the introduction of a more affordable and portable option called 'Starlink Mini'. This new package launched globally on June 21, is…
Shela: Lamu's Playground for the Global Elite
The Lamu Archipelago, situated off Kenya's northern coast, comprises over 35 distinct islands that captivate domestic and international travellers. Among these, Shela stands out as a tranquil village renowned for its…
Kenya Revives Broad Bean Cultivation to Enhance National Nutrition
Kenya is reviving the previously abandoned cultivation of broad beans to improve food and nutritional well-being for communities and their livestock. This effort, announced by senior officials, represents a strategic…
Women Leaders Endorse Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru for Deputy President Role
Several women governors, members of parliament, and local government officials have endorsed Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru to seek a higher political position after her term as governor ends. This endorsement, which…
SHIF Training Halted as Unauthorized Kenyans Crash Virtual Session
The Ministry of Health had to stop its training before the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) on Friday after unauthorized Kenyans joined and disrupted the session. As news of the session spread, curiou…
KWS Outlines Rules for Upcoming Free National Parks Day
The Kenyan government has announced a one-day waiver of entry fees to national parks and reserves for Kenyan citizens on September 28, 2024, in celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) day…
Why Canadian Businesses in High-Unemployment Areas Will Struggle to Hire Foreign Workers Now
The Canadian government has unveiled modifications to its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program aimed at curbing misuse and encouraging the employment of Canadian citizens. This initiative, which permits employers to…
DCI Links Gachagua Allies to Gen Z Protests, Kindiki Tells Parliament
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has evidence indicating that prominent individuals associated with the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were invol…