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Oburu Oginga Resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chairperson
Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, saying the decision was voluntary and driven by circumstances beyond his control.The announcement was made du…
Kenya to Alaska: Inside Kim Musau’s Extraordinary Land Rover Expedition
Kenyan adventurer Kim Musau has driven his Nairobi-registered Land Rover, KAJ 655S, from Nova Scotia across Canada and into Alaska as part of a long-distance overland expedition.Musau, who runs Alpha Land Rover, began…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Limit Childhood Vaccines Amid Controversy
In a move that has sparked widespread debate and criticism from medical professionals, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 11, 2026, limiting childhood vaccinations and mandating the separa…
AI-Engineered Viruses Pose New Challenges for Global Security
A groundbreaking development in biotechnology has raised crucial security concerns globally, as scientists have successfully engineered 16 new viruses using artificial intelligence. The research, conducted by a team o…
Colombia Earthquake: A Sudden Devastation with Far-reaching Implications
The South American nation of Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck on August 10, 2025, claiming at least 111 lives and causing significant destruction across af…
Innovative Strategies in the Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
In a groundbreaking effort to combat one of the world's most lethal creatures, scientists are developing unconventional methods to target mosquitoes, which are responsible for approximately 700,000 deaths annually due…
Kenya Appoints Irene Maswan Deputy High Commissioner to the UK
Kenya has appointed Ambassador Irene Maswan as Deputy High Commissioner in London, marking a new phase in its diplomatic engagement with the United Kingdom.Maswan takes up the position as Kenya seeks to strengthen its…
How Diaspora Votes Could Shape Kenya’s 2027 Election
Kenya’s diaspora is seeking a greater political role ahead of the August 2027 General Election, with calls growing for easier access to voting and dedicated representation in Parliament.For millions of Kenyans living…
Kenyans in UAE Asked to Register for Upcoming Consular Services
Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs plans to extend its Mobile Consular Services (MCS) programme to the United Arab Emirates in the coming months, bringing government services closer to Kenyans living and wo…
Kenyans in America: Who Can Become US Citizens Without English Test?
Older immigrants in the United States who meet certain age and residency requirements can now apply for naturalisation without taking the English language test, under exemptions confirmed by US Citizenship and Immigra…
UK Faces 'Catastrophic' Setbacks in Physics Amid Funding Cuts to Large Hadron Collider
The United Kingdom's scientific community is reeling from the announcement of significant funding cuts that threaten to derail one of the most ambitious projects in modern physics: the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) upgr…
USCIS Tightens Filing Rules, Warns Applicants Over Incomplete Immigration Applications
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has tightened its filing procedures, giving officers greater authority to reject incomplete applications without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of…
Kalenjin Gaa Nenyoo Launched in Bristol to Unite Kenyans Through Culture and Sport
A new community initiative bringing Kenyans in Britain together through culture, sport and entertainment has been launched in Bristol.The Kalenjin Gaa Nenyoo UK initiative was formally unveiled on 8 August at the Kip…
U.S. Intensifies Pressure on Cuba Amid Leadership Transition Concerns
The United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, is ramping up pressure on Cuba as it navigates a pivotal leadership transition. The current U.S. administration’s policies are focused on consolidatin…
Internet's Current Crisis: Navigating a Sea of Misinformation and Toxicity
The digital world, once hailed as a beacon of information and connection, is currently grappling with profound challenges that threaten its core functionality. The modern internet is increasingly characterized by a su…
US Moves to Raise H-1B Minimum Salaries by About 30% for Foreign Workers
The US government has proposed raising the minimum salaries required for foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme by about 30 per cent across four skill levels.The proposed changes would significantly increase th…
Gachagua Tells Kindiki: ‘Don’t Call Me Your Brother’
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, of failing to respect him after he left office, rejecting Kindiki’s description of him as a brother.Speaking at the…
French Streamers Receive Suspended Sentences in Landmark Livestream Death Case
In a pivotal legal development, two French streamers were handed suspended sentences and fined in connection with a controversial livestream event that ended in tragedy. The users of the streaming platform Kick were i…
Trump's Unfulfilled Promises as Iran Conflict Persists
As the conflict in Iran continues to embroil the United States, President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism over the unfulfilled promises made to support Iranian protesters and stabilize the region. Since the resu…
Nairobi High-Rise Rules Face Supreme Court Challenge
Kenya’s Supreme Court has reserved its decision in a dispute over a proposed 16-storey apartment development in Lavington, Nairobi, with the case centred on which zoning rules applied when the project was approved.A f…