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Kuwait Gives Kenyans and Other Foreign Workers Until August 27 to Verify Academic Certificates
Kuwait has ordered public- and private-sector employees to regularise their academic qualification records by close of business on Thursday, 27 August 2026, as part of a crackdown on fraudulent credentials.Administrat…
Kenyan Cleaner in Germany Reveals How Her Job Helped Bring Her Sons to Europe
Kenyan migrant Charity Watetu says her work as a hotel cleaner enabled her to meet the financial requirements that allowed her sons to join her in Germany.Watetu moved to Germany hoping to eventually bring her childre…
US Immigration: New Ruling Puts Advance Parole Travellers at Risk of Re-Entry Bans
The US Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has ruled that travelling abroad on Advance Parole can count as a formal departure from the country, potentially exposing some immigrants to three- and ten-year re-entry bars…
U.S.-Iran Talks Falter as Cease-Fire Hopes Dim Amid Nuclear Program Disputes
The United States and Iran have failed to reach a comprehensive agreement to end hostilities, missing the anticipated deadline for a broad deal that would address ongoing conflict and Iran's contentious nuclear progra…
The 'Luteal Uglies': A Global Health Conversation Gains Momentum
The conversation surrounding the 'luteal uglies' has taken center stage in global health discussions, as more women turn to social media to share their experiences during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This…
Russian Politician's Sentencing Highlights Ongoing Dissent Suppression
A prominent Russian opposition figure, Lev Shlosberg, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday, a stark example of the Kremlin's ongoing crackdown on dissent against its war in Ukraine. Shlosberg, a…
Russian Dissidents Face Dual Pressures Amid Escalating Restrictions
Russian dissidents are encountering escalating hardships as both Russia and European nations intensify restrictions on their status and freedoms. Amidst Moscow's recent moves to revoke citizenship rights of outspoken…
Kisii Family Seeks KSh500,000 to Bring Home Kenyan Who Died in Dubai
A family in Kisii County is seeking KSh500,000 to repatriate the body of 26-year-old Stephen Nyang’au Sereti, who was found dead on a road in Dubai under circumstances that remain unclear.Sereti, from Engoto Village i…
Russia-Ukraine War: The Fate of Kenyans Captured Fighting for Russia
Four Kenyans captured while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine are being held as prisoners of war as Nairobi seeks their safe return.Evans Kibet, Joseph Kabugi, Willy Macharia and Francis Ndarua were captured whil…
Ndindi Nyoro Dumps UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Election
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared his allegiance to the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK), placing himself in the opposition ahead of the 2027 General E…
How Membley Changed From Empty Plots to a Sh35 Million Property Hotspot
Membley has rapidly developed from a sparsely populated estate into a densely built residential area, with apartment blocks, hardware shops and gated courts replacing many of its former vacant plots.The estate has lar…
Homa Bay Violence: Civilians Flee to Church as Clashes Leave 2 Dead and 46 Injured
Violence surrounding a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday spilled into the grounds of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Lake Victoria Field headquarters, where civilians seeking refuge were caught up in furt…
Married for Just 3 Hours: Postmortem Reveals Murang’a Couple’s Cause of Death
Police in Murang’a County are investigating the deaths of a young couple in what is suspected to be a murder–suicide.Patrick Mwangi, 28, and his partner Jackline Wambui were found dead on 9 August, only hours after mo…
High Court Rejects Paul Makenzi’s Bid to Leave Shimo la Tewa Prison
The High Court has rejected an application by controversial preacher Paul Makenzi to be transferred from Shimo la Tewa Prison, ruling that his continued isolation at the facility is lawful and necessary.Justice Jairus…
Meta Faces Global Scrutiny as Privacy Trial Could Reshape Social Media for Youth
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is currently embroiled in a legal battle that could significantly alter the landscape of social media for young users worldwide. Several U.S. states h…
UK Student Visa 2026: How Much Money Kenyan Students Need to Prove
Kenyan students applying for UK student visas must show they have enough money to cover their tuition fees and living costs, with specific financial requirements applying to applicants from Kenya.The amount required f…
Tom Ochieng Atonga Steps Down as Chairman of Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association
Tom Ochieng Atonga has stepped down as chairman of the Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association (KEBODIA) after a tenure that strengthened the organisation’s structure and role within the Kenyan community in Botswana…
USCIS to Enforce New I-539 and I-765 Editions from 15 September
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require applicants to use new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from 15 September 2026, with earlier versions rejected and no transition period.Form I-539 is used t…
3,500 Kenyans Pack Seattle as Mugithi Meets American Country Music
More than 3,500 people, most of them Kenyans, gathered in Seattle earlier this month for Country Meets Mugithi, an event that brought American country music together with Kenya’s Mugithi sound.The event featured a str…
Kenyans Travelling to Europe in 2026 Face Strict Schengen Visa Requirements
Kenyan citizens applying to travel to Europe in 2026 must meet strict Schengen visa requirements, including detailed financial and travel documentation.The Schengen visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day…