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Kenyan-Born Researcher Earns UK PhD for Research on Child Protection Inequalities
Dr Alice Maina, a Kenyan-born researcher and community leader, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work by the University of Essex for research examining inequalities in England's child protection system…
US Democrats Oppose New USCIS Green Card Policy, Demand Withdrawal
Congressional Democrats have urged US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to withdraw new guidance that changes how green card applications are handled, arguing that it conflicts with US immigration law and l…
Donkey-Riding Candidate Draws Attention as Ol Kalou Heads to the Polls
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election was marked by an unusual campaign display, an alleged vote-buying incident and the arrest of a political activist as voters turned out in large numbers on Thursday. People’s Rena…
SpaceX Faces Market Turbulence as Share Prices Dip Below Debut Level
SpaceX, the privately held aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk, has experienced significant share price fluctuations since it went public a month ago. The company's shares rece…
Trump's Hormuz Toll Proposal Causes Rift Amidst Global Economic Concerns
President Donald Trump's recent proposal to impose fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz has sparked significant controversy, notably contradicting statements from senior members of his administration. Trump s…
Kenyan Man, Friend Die After Car Plunges into a Pond in Iowa
The Kenyan diaspora and local community in Iowa are mourning the loss of Titus Wanjala, a 43-year-old Kenyan national, who tragically died after the vehicle he was in plunged into a pond in Waukee, Iowa. The devastati…
Water Crisis Worsens as Hosepipe Bans Affect Millions in the UK
More than eight million households across the United Kingdom are experiencing hosepipe bans amid ongoing concerns over water resource management. The bans, implemented by several water companies, highlight persistent…
U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate with Targeted Attacks Amid Nuclear Deal Stalemate
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified in recent weeks, marked by a series of targeted attacks that underscore the fraught relationship between the two nations. According to U.S. officials, recen…
Mudavadi Hails Austria Deal Creating Jobs for Kenyan Professionals
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised Austria’s contribution to Kenya’s labour mobility and academic partnerships, saying cooperation between the two countries is creating new opportunities for Kenyan p…
Kenyan Scientist Robert Mokaya Makes History as First Black President of Royal Society of Chemistry
Professor Robert Mokaya has been inaugurated as President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, becoming the first Black scientist to lead the organisation in its 185-year history. The Kenyan-born chemist succeeds Dr Ann…
Messi Leads Argentina Into World Cup Semi-Final Showdown With England
Argentina and England meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi aiming to move closer to the Golden Boot and lead the defending champions into Sunday's final against Spain.S…
Thinking of Joining the US Army? Kenyan Recruiter Shares What You Need to Know
Staff Sergeant Shikuh Kimani, a Kenyan-born US Army recruiter based in Tukwila, Washington, is helping members of the Kenyan diaspora understand the enlistment process and pursue military careers in the United States…
Huduma Kenya: Parents' Names on Birth Certificates Cannot Be Changed
Huduma Kenya has clarified that the names of parents recorded on a birth certificate cannot be changed after registration. The agency said other details may be amended through the prescribed legal process, subject to…
Embu Family Races Against Time to Bring Daughter's Body Home From Saudi Arabia
A family in Embu County is appealing for urgent help to repatriate the body of 31-year-old Frida Kageni from Saudi Arabia before a deadline set by the authorities on 21 July.Kageni died on 7 July while receiving treat…
Over 300 Kenyan Students Join UK Scholarship Mentorship Programme
More than 300 Kenyan students took part in a mentorship programme on 11 July aimed at helping them secure higher education opportunities in the United Kingdom. The hybrid event was held at the University of Cambridge…
Only 64 of 289 Kenyans Recruited by Russian Army Have Returned Home
Kenya has confirmed that 289 of its citizens enlisted in Russia's military, with only 64 known to have returned home. Another 69 have either died or are missing in action, while the whereabouts of 153 remain unknown…
Family Launches Fundraiser to Repatriate Kenyan Killed in Iowa Crash
A Kenyan family in the United States is seeking financial support after 43-year-old Titus Wanjala died in a road accident in Iowa earlier this month. The fundraising campaign aims to cover funeral costs and the repatr…
France Excludes Kenya From New Visa Waiver
France has introduced a new visa waiver policy for its overseas territories that allows citizens of 13 countries to travel without obtaining a separate territorial visa if they already hold a valid multiple-entry Fren…
Record-Breaking Tyrannosaurus Rex Sale Sparks Global Fossil Economy Discussions
The recent sale of 'Gus', a 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, has set a new benchmark in the fossil market, with the specimen fetching an unprecedented sum that eclipses previous records. The auction of 'Gus' dre…
Robotic Surgeons: The Future of Remote Medical Procedures
In a groundbreaking advancement for medical technology, surgeons in a remote location successfully operated two human-like robots in an operating theatre, marking a significant leap in telemedicine. This innovation, r…