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Barbara Chepkoech's Journey from Waridi Actress to Diaspora Advocate
Barbara Chepkoech built a successful career in Kenyan television before expanding into music, community advocacy and faith-based work, while continuing to engage audiences in Kenya and the United States.Barbara Chepko…
Sifuna, Osotsi Removed from Key Senate Oversight Committees
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have been removed from two of the Senate’s key oversight committees following changes announced on 29 July.Sifuna has been transferred from the County Pub…
Kenya Embassy Steps Up Protection for Workers in Saudi Arabia
Kenya’s embassy in Saudi Arabia has stepped up efforts to protect its citizens working in the Kingdom through a series of meetings with Saudi labour and immigration authorities in Al Qassim Province.The country’s Char…
Europe's Wildfires Persist as Spain and France Brace for Escalating Risks
Wildfires in Spain and France have temporarily slowed, but authorities warn of even greater threats ahead as rising temperatures and strong winds are expected to exacerbate conditions in the coming days. In Spain, Pri…
Survivors Recount Horror as Japan Faces Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, sending shockwaves across the nation and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The quake, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has left many survivo…
Japan Faces Devastation After 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake, Rescue Operations Underway
Japan is reeling from a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country, causing widespread destruction and leaving countless residents grappling with the aftermath. The earthquake, which occurred in the…
Raging Fire Near Bordeaux Threatens French Wine Industry and Global Markets
A massive wildfire, described as one of the largest in modern French history, has ignited near the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux, sending ripples of concern across the global wine market. As of July 29, 2026, the fir…
Iran and Oman Discuss Strategic Strait of Hormuz Management Proposals
In a diplomatic initiative aimed at ensuring the stability of one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, Iran and Oman have recently exchanged proposals focused on the management of the Strait of Hormuz. T…
Cuba Adapts to Fuel Shortages Amid Heightened U.S. Sanctions
Cuba is grappling with acute fuel shortages as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration continues to enforce stringent sanctions, cutting off the island's access to critical oil imports. Despite these challenges…
UK's New International Student Levy Could Push Up Tuition Fees From 2028
International students in the UK could face higher tuition fees from August 2028 under a government plan to introduce a new levy on universities. The proposal, which is awaiting parliamentary approval, would require i…
US-Based Kenyan Entrepreneur Jane Mukami Shares How Bankruptcy Transformed Her Life
US-based Kenyan health and wellness entrepreneur Jane Mukami has revealed that she filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after being left responsible for an $82,000 debt when a former business partner abandoned a commercial…
Kenyan Family Seeks Public Help to Find Missing Ashton Mairura in the US
A Kenyan family in the United States is seeking help to locate Ashton Mairura, who was last seen in Middletown, Delaware, in the early hours of Thursday morning.Mairura has not been heard from since his disappearance…
Wetang’ula Warns MPs Against Party Colours and Matching Outfits in Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned MPs against wearing coordinated outfits that could be seen as representing political parties, saying such displays could compromise the neutrality of the House. Th…
Several Injured After School Buses Carrying 101 Pupils Collide
At least 13 students have been injured after two school buses collided in the Riting area of West Pokot County. The buses, which were carrying 101 pupils on an educational trip, crashed on Tuesday afternoon, leading t…
Kalonzo Dismisses Reports of Leaving WANTAM Movement
The Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed as fake a letter circulating online that claimed its leader Kalonzo Musyoka was preparing to announce a change in his political allegiance.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the…
UK Health Worker Monitored for Ebola After Evacuation from DRC
A UK humanitarian worker is under close surveillance at a London hospital after potential exposure to the Ebola virus while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The individual, whose identity remains und…
Kenya Seeks to Harness Diaspora Innovation Through MPost Partnership
The State Department of Diaspora Affairs has held talks with the founders of MPost, a Kenyan technology company, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with diaspora entrepreneurs and support the country's dig…
Nairobi Allocates Sh20 Million for Raila Odinga Monument
Nairobi County Assembly has allocated Sh20 million in its 2026/27 budget for the construction of a monument and statue honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The memorial will be built at the Supreme C…
Kenyan Diaspora Comes Together for Major UK Cultural Festival
Thousands of Kenyans living in Britain will gather at Horspath Sports Ground in Oxford on 15 August for the second Kenyans in the UK Festival, a one-day event celebrating Kenyan music, food, business and culture.The f…
Kenyan Woman in the UK Defies Four Cancer Diagnoses to Graduate at 41
Gladys Chepkoech graduated from a leading university in the United Kingdom at the age of 41 after completing her studies while undergoing treatment for four separate cancer diagnoses and raising her children.Chepkoech…