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Messi Breaks World Cup Goals Record in Win Over Austria
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal in the tournament, moving ahead of Germany's Miroslav Klose.The Argentina captain finished a well-worked move from…
ODM Ousts Sifuna as Secretary General After Fresh NEC Vote
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General following a resolution passed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) during a meeting at…
Martha Karua: My Humilating Deportation from Uganda
Kenyan lawyer and People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was denied entry to Uganda on Monday and returned to Nairobi after immigration officials at Entebbe International Airport barred her from entering the co…
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Pharmacies in Nairobi, Seize 169 Cartons of Drugs
Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has arrested 95 people and closed 48 unlicensed pharmacies during a week-long enforcement operation in Nairobi and parts of Kajiado County.The operation, which ended on 19 June…
Uganda Declares Martha Karua Persona Non Grata, Deports Her
Senior Counsel Martha Karua returned to Nairobi on Monday after Ugandan authorities denied her entry at Entebbe International Airport and deported her without providing a public explanation.Karua, leader of the People…
Trump-Backed Rightist Abelardo De La Espriella Nears Victory in Colombia, Signaling Shift in Latin American Politics
Abelardo De La Espriella, a right-wing candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is poised to secure victory in Colombia's presidential race, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of Latin Amer…
H-1B $100,000 Fee: Where Things Stand After Court Intervention
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging a federal appeals court in Boston to restore a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing that a lower court was wrong to block the policy.The fee was introduc…
Kenyan-born Police Officer Celebrated for Promoting Inclusion and Public Service in Canada
Kenyan-born police officer Idris Maloba has received a Canadian award recognising his work in promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.Constable Maloba, who joined the Ottawa Police Service in 2020, was honoured at t…
Kenya to Allow Online Download and Printing of Birth Certificates via eCitizen
Kenya will allow citizens to download and print birth certificates online through the eCitizen platform, the government has announced. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the development on Monday…
Kenya Declares June 25 a Normal Working Day Ahead of Planned Protests
The Government of Kenya has confirmed that Thursday, 25 June, will not be a public holiday.Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura said on Monday that the day will proceed as a normal working day. He called on citizen…
Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.Keir Starmer said the decision marks the end of his time in office, during which he led the party back into government af…
Currency Devaluation and Visa Restrictions Alter Indian Students’ Overseas Education Plans
The recent currency depreciation and stringent visa regulations have posed significant challenges for Indian students aspiring to pursue education abroad, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Ind…
NASA's Lunar Ambitions Heat Up Global Space Race with China
NASA’s renewed focus on lunar exploration is intensifying the global space race, particularly with China, as both nations vie for technological and strategic superiority beyond Earth's orbit. The United States is inve…
Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Commences Amid Rising Pandemic Concerns
In a significant step towards combating potential influenza pandemics, a bird flu vaccine trial has commenced targeting the H5N1 flu strain, a virus that has periodically devastated bird populations across the globe…
India's 'Cockroach' Movement Galvanizes Call for Government Accountability
In an extraordinary display of civil disobedience, the burgeoning 'Cockroach' movement has entrenched itself firmly in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of India's education minister. This movement, which has rapid…
Australia Raises Student Visa Fee to AUD 2,000, Highest Among Major Study Destinations
Australia has increased its student visa application fee to AUD 2,000, making it the highest among major English-speaking study destinations.The increase marks the latest step in a series of changes to Australia's int…
Kenya, Canada Move Closer to Labour Mobility Deal for Skilled Workers
Kenya and Canada are moving closer to finalising a Labour Mobility Framework that would create new opportunities for Kenyan professionals to work in Canada through regulated and structured migration channels.The propo…
Gikomba Fire Contained After Nearly 10 Hours, 17 People Injured
A major fire tore through Nairobi’s Gikomba Market early on Sunday, killing two people, injuring several others, and destroying property worth millions of shillings.The blaze broke out at about 4 a.m. and burned for n…
Apple Faces Global Implications with Planned Price Hikes Amid AI-Driven Chip Cost Surge
Apple Inc., the technology giant renowned for its innovative products, is set to increase prices as the burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies drives up chip costs. This development comes amid…
Can Artificial Intelligence Boost Your Immigration Chances? Experts Weigh In
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of workplace operations, changing how organisations recruit staff, serve customers and manage daily tasks.AI is no longer limited to research laborato…