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USCIS to Reject Older I-539 and I-765 Forms from 15 September
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reject older editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from 15 September 2026, leaving applicants with no grace period to switch to the updated versions.The agency will int…
Kalonzo Musyoka Warns Opposition Leaders Against Defections Ahead of 2027
Musyoka warns opposition leaders against defections ahead of 2027 electionKalonzo Musyoka has warned opposition leaders against joining President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration or putting personal ambition…
Kenyans Put on Alert Over Fake P2 Circulating in the Country
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned Kenyans about a falsified batch of the emergency contraceptive Postinor-2, identified as batch number T34197R and falsely labelled as being manufactured by Gedeon Richter Plc…
Jeff Bezos Eyes Major Investment in Liverpool FC, Signaling a New Era of Sports Financing
In a significant development for the sports and investment worlds, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, is reportedly in discussions to invest in Liverpool Football Club. This potential investment, reported…
Kenyan Immigrant Reveals Why He Left Nursing to Join the US Army
Kenyan immigrant Newton Kipchumba has joined the United States Army after leaving nursing and care work, saying he made the decision suddenly after struggling to balance work and further studies.Kipchumba, who arrived…
Justice Makau Proposes Embassy-Based Labour Inspectors for Kenyans Working Overseas
Justice Nzioki Makau has called for stronger safeguards for Kenyans seeking employment abroad, including the deployment of specialised labour inspectors to Kenyan embassies to monitor workers’ welfare and ensure emplo…
New US Student Visa Rules: What International Students Need to Know Before September 15
From 15 September 2026, international students entering the United States on F visas will be admitted for a fixed period of up to four years, replacing the current duration-of-status system.Under the new rules, a stud…
Kenya Embassy in Paris Hiring Consular Assistant at €1,980 Monthly Salary
The Embassy of Kenya in Paris is recruiting a Consular Assistant, with applications open to Kenyans legally resident in France until Friday, 4 September 2026.The successful candidate will support a range of consular s…
Government Takes Overseas Job Opportunities to Youth in Meru
Kenya is expanding access to overseas employment in rural communities, with Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu leading grassroots engagements in Meru County under the government’s Diaspora Mashinani i…
Kenyan in Canada Warns How Quickly Immigrants Can Become Homeless Abroad
A Kenyan living in Canada has warned that immigrants can quickly become homeless after sudden setbacks, regardless of their education, employment or financial position.Moses Kiprono, who regularly speaks about diaspor…
Senate Challenges Sh50 Million Award to Gachagua Over Impeachment Hearing
The Senate and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have filed separate appeals at the Court of Appeal over the High Court’s ruling on his impeachment.The Senate, led by Speaker Amason Kingi, is challenging parts…
Swiatek Triumphs Over Rybakina to Secure Canadian Open Victory
In a thrilling display of tennis prowess, Iga Swiatek claimed victory over Elena Rybakina at the WTA Canadian Open, marking her sixth Grand Slam title. The final, held in Toronto, was a testament to Swiatek’s dominant…
Zambia’s Hichilema Under Fire for Civil Liberties Clampdown Ahead of Election
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, who rose to power five years ago on a platform promising to uphold civil liberties in one of Africa's major copper-producing nations, is facing substantial backlash ahead of a cr…
Palestinian Families in West Bank Siege Highlight Mounting Tensions
The situation in the West Bank has once again captured international attention as reports emerge of two Palestinian families being besieged by settlers. The latest incident underscores the growing chaos in the region…
Zambia Votes in Pivotal Election Amid Economic Struggles
Zambians are heading to the polls as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term in office, facing a challenging political landscape dominated by economic hardships and public discontent. The electoral contest on…
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…