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Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on Key Chip Material to Counter Chinese Monopoly
In a move aimed at countering China's dominance in the global production of polysilicon, a critical material used in semiconductor manufacturing, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 15% tariff on imports of th…
Gaza Emerges as Surprising Tech Hub Amidst Reconstruction Challenges
In a remarkable turn of events, Gaza, a region more often associated with conflict and crisis, is quietly transforming into a burgeoning technology hub. Despite facing immense challenges, including restricted movement…
Trump Signs New Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship Following Supreme Court Ruling
President Donald Trump has signed a series of new executive orders aimed at altering the rules surrounding birthright citizenship in the United States. This move comes on the heels of a recent Supreme Court ruling tha…
US Ends Local TV Ownership Cap, Sparking Media Consolidation Concerns
In a significant move reshaping the American media landscape, the United States has decided to end the long-standing 39 percent cap on local television station ownership. This move, announced on August 6, 2026, has sp…
Gachagua Proposes 'Hyena Coalition' as DCP Prioritises Party Growth
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has proposed forming a coalition of political parties supporting the Mt Kenya region's "one-term" campaign while maintaining that individual parties should st…
US to Toughen Citizenship Test as Trump Pushes New Naturalisation Standards
The Trump administration is preparing changes to the US citizenship test that would introduce new educational standards for naturalisation and give officials greater control over how the exam is conducted.The proposal…
Controversy Surrounds Trump Media's Paid Service for Wall Street
In a controversial move, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has launched a paid service granting Wall Street firms access to market-moving social media posts on Truth Social, the platform owned by the media group…
Kenya Meets Diaspora Leaders Across East Africa to Improve Services for Citizens
Kenya's State Department for Diaspora Affairs held a virtual meeting with Kenyan community leaders across the East African Community (EAC) to discuss the needs of citizens living, working and studying in the region, a…
Three Kenyans to Be Extradited to the US Over Alleged Multi-Million Cyber Fraud Scheme
A Nairobi court has approved the extradition of three Kenyan nationals to the United States to face cybercrime charges, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The ruling allows Francis Asanyo, Peter Omari…
How a Kenyan Entrepreneur Turned Farming in Nigeria Into a Multi-Million Naira Venture
Kenyan entrepreneur Samuel Magara has built Patan Farm in Oyo State, Nigeria, into a commercial vegetable farming business, applying modern farming methods and a business-focused approach to year-round food production…
Kenyan Convicted of Murder in California Arrested by ICE for Deportation
A Kenyan man convicted of murder in Compton, California, has been taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed.DHS said the arrest forms p…
Deadly Drone Attack on Russian Beach Highlights Rising Civilian Toll in Ukraine Conflict
A drone explosion on a crowded Russian beach has resulted in the deaths of seven people, marking another tragic episode in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The incident occurred during the peak of the…
Mexican Influencer Cesar Gastelum Shot Dead During Livestream
In a tragic incident that highlights both the hazards faced by public figures and the pervasive issue of violence in parts of Latin America, Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum was fatally shot while livestreaming outsi…
Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Launches Amid Global Concerns Over H5N1 Strain
In a significant development for global public health, the first clinical trials for a vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu strain are underway. The H5N1 strain has been responsible for devastating infections among avi…
New Solar Images Unveil Dynamic 'Whirlpools' of Activity
In a groundbreaking advancement for solar astronomy, newly released high-resolution images and footage have unveiled unprecedented details of the Sun’s surface, including dynamic 'whirlpools' of activity. These observ…
Faith Odhiambo Compares Boda Boda Rider's Death to Albert Ojwang Case
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into the death of 19-year-old Erick Otieno, a boda boda rider from Mathare who died shortly after being released from Muthaiga Police S…
Trump Administration Moves to Raise H-1B Minimum Salaries by 30%
The United States Department of Labour has proposed raising the minimum wages that employers must pay when hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme by about 30 per cent across all four wage levels. The dra…
Kenyan Flag Steals the Spotlight at One of the World's Biggest Reggae Festivals
Members of Morgan Heritage, Beenie Man and Kenyan reggae artist Kriss Darling appeared with the Kenyan flag at Reggae Land 2026, placing Kenya at the centre of one of the world's leading reggae festivals and highlight…
Gachagua Says Police Cannot Be Trusted to Safeguard 2027 Votes
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended calls for opposition supporters to guard their votes during the 2027 general elections, rejecting Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s warning against m…
UK Government Faces Scrutiny Over £10 Billion PPE Wastage Amid NHS Crisis
The United Kingdom's handling of personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic has come under intense scrutiny following a damning report from a government inquiry. The report revealed t…