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Why Exchange Rates Matter More Than Transfer Fees When Sending Money to Kenya
The exchange rate applied to a money transfer can significantly affect how much Kenyan families receive, even when the transfer fee is low or waived.For Kenyans living abroad, sending money home supports household exp…
Kenyan Woman in Maryland Secures $800,000 US Grant to Grow Managu, Misheveve
Dr Truphena Choti, founder of the AfriThrive Community Food Center in Maryland, has secured an $800,000 federal grant to expand her work growing traditional African vegetables in the United States.The grant was formal…
Debate Intensifies Over Role of Cheap Power in Achieving Global Net Zero Goals
The debate surrounding the transition to net zero emissions is increasingly focusing on the balance between cheap and clean power, with experts and policymakers weighing the importance of affordability against environ…
UK Publishes New List of Institutions Approved to Sponsor Kenyan Students
The UK has updated its official register of institutions authorised to sponsor international students, with the latest list published on 12 August 2026.The register identifies universities, schools and colleges that c…
Gachagua’s Wamunyoro, Kindiki’s Irunduni and Kariuki’s Gacharu: The New Power Centres in Mt Kenya
Rival political centres are emerging in Mt Kenya as key figures compete for influence ahead of the 2027 General Election, threatening to further divide a region that has long voted as a powerful bloc.Former Deputy Pre…
Kenyan Travellers Can Now Apply Online for UAE 14-Day Visit Permit Through Emirates
Kenyan passport holders travelling to the United Arab Emirates on Emirates can now apply online for a pre-approved 14-day Visit Entry Permit through VFS Global.The new system is available to travellers planning stays…
US Warns Visa Applicants Over Fake Documents
The United States has warned visa applicants that submitting fraudulent documents could result in permanent exclusion from the country as consular officers increase scrutiny of applications.Officials at the Department…
Kenya Could See Heavy Rains From September as El Niño Strengthens
Kenya could face an unusually early and intense rainy season, with pre-season showers potentially arriving as early as September and heavy rainfall expected to spread across the country from October.Climate specialist…
How Njeri Waithaka Is Bringing Hope to Isolated Kenyans in South Africa
Njeri Waithaka, a Kenyan community leader in South Africa, is helping migrants facing isolation, legal difficulties and other challenges through organised community support.Waithaka, a professional in the insurance se…
Kenyan, 56, Arrested in Zambia Over Alleged Plot to Launch Election Cyberattacks
Zambian authorities have arrested a 56-year-old Kenyan national accused of being contracted to carry out cyberattacks targeting state infrastructure ahead of Thursday’s general election.The Ministry of Home Affairs an…
Kenyans Married to Americans Face Increased US Immigration Scrutiny
US authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with an alleged scheme that arranged more than 1,000 sham marriages between US citizens and foreign nationals over about a decade.According to the Department of Jus…
England's Waterways Plagued by Chemical Pollution, New Report Warns
A comprehensive assessment of England's rivers and lakes has revealed widespread chemical pollution, marking the first such evaluation in six years. The results underscore a lack of significant improvement in water qu…
Record-Breaking El Niño Phenomenon Disrupts Global Weather Patterns and Agricultural Output
The effects of the current El Niño climate phenomenon are being felt across three continents, with significant implications for global agriculture and food security. As the phenomenon, driven by periodic warming of oc…
The Spectacle of the 2026 European Solar Eclipse Captivates Millions
On August 12, 2026, millions across Europe turned their eyes skyward to witness a celestial event that captured imaginations and sparked festivities in cities and rural areas alike. The total solar eclipse, a breathta…
Record Ocean Temperatures Heighten Global Climate Concerns
Global oceans have experienced their warmest July on record, a concerning development partially driven by the emerging El Niño phenomenon. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sea s…
Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe
A total solar eclipse crossed the northern hemisphere on Wednesday, passing from Russia’s Arctic frontier through Greenland and Iceland before reaching southern Europe.The eclipse began in northern Russia at about 170…
Uhuru Office Disowns Statement Criticising Gachagua’s Political Style
The Office of the Fourth President has dismissed as fake a statement claiming that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta repeatedly rejected requests to meet former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.The statement, which ca…
Kenya Under Pressure Over Russia Recruitment Drive Targeting Young Women
Kenya’s National Employment Authority is facing questions over advertisements recruiting young Kenyan women for jobs under the “Alabuga Start” programme in Russia, amid concerns over the safety of citizens recruited t…
Kenya Seeks Churches’ Help to Keep Diaspora Families Connected
Government officials, church leaders and community representatives met in Mombasa this week to discuss how to support Kenyan families separated by migration.The discussions took place during the 2nd Annual Internation…
Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi Wins Party Nomination for Minnesota House
Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi has won her party’s nomination for the Minnesota House of Representatives, securing a place on the ballot for the general election on 3 November 2026.Momanyi celebrated the primary victory in a…