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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…
US Admits Missile Strike on Vessel in Gulf of Oman Escalates Tensions with Iran
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Gulf of Oman, the United States Central Command has confirmed that its forces carried out a missile strike on a Panama-flagged cargo vessel. The attack, which targeted th…
Kenya Taps Diaspora Teachers’ Global Experience to Boost Education
Kenya is seeking to use the expertise of teachers living abroad to strengthen early childhood education and support skills transfer, with a recent workshop in Nairobi highlighting the potential of play-based learning…
Trump Moves to Overhaul H-1B Visa Programme With New Rules
The Trump administration is preparing to advance a major overhaul of the H-1B visa programme, with a new rule scheduled for action in August 2026. The proposal, titled “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classificat…
Kenyan Man Living in Walmart Parking Lot in Atlanta Turns to Diaspora for Help
A Kenyan man living in the Atlanta metropolitan area is facing homelessness and declining health, prompting an appeal for support from members of the Kenyan diaspora.The case came to light after digital creator Karanj…
Ruto Awards Kenya an A for Progress Under Vision 2030
President William Ruto has called for a new national development compact to guide Kenya beyond 2030, saying technological disruption, artificial intelligence and climate change have changed the conditions under which…