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The United States has introduced substantial increases to a wide range of immigration-related fees, including visa applications, border entry forms, and asylum filings, with most changes taking effect from October 2025. The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that the fee for the CBP Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, used to document…
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The Mobile Consular Services initiative continues to make significant strides in serving Kenyan citizens abroad, as evidenced by the recent successful operations in various locations. Day two of the #HudumaMajuu campaign in Copenhagen, Denmark, saw a seamless provision of essential services such as birth certificates and passports for Kenyan nationals and their families. Dedicated teams…
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ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary nominee Eliud Owalo wants the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) rebranded as Voice of Kenya. Speaking on Friday when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments for vetting, Owalo pledged to review the operations of the State-run media to match international media houses standards such as British Broadcasting…
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15 students from Nandi County risk deportation from Finland over non-payment of tuition to Edusampo University which has since threatened to terminate their studies. The complaints come hard on the heels of a controversial study initiative that exposed students from Uasin Gishu to deportation from Finland. One of the students, Rodgers Kipruto, took his life due…
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Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner is set to release the postmortem results of a Kenyan student who was found dead at Stanford University last week. The autopsy report will reportedly be handed over to the deceased family before Sunday. The lifeless body of 24-year-old Norah Chelagat Borus was found in her on-campus room…
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Visas regulate foreign nationals’ entry and stay, granting permission for specific purposes and durations under each country’s laws. Visas serve as legal authorisations issued by sovereign states to control international movement. They vary according to the traveller’s intent, with each category carrying particular rights and restrictions. Tourist visas permit travel for leisure, family visits, or…
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On Friday, two individuals will be charged with murder in the Kiambu High Court. They are accused of torturing and killing Daniel Muthiani, also known as Sniper, a blogger and political activist from Meru. Murangiri Kenneth Guantai, the brother of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, and Vincent Murithi Kirimi will soon make an appearance in court…
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Kenyan billionaire businessman Jeremiah Gitau Kiereini has passed away. Kiereini, a former powerful Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, reportedly died on Monday evening in Nairobi. He was 90 years old. He served as a Permanent Secretary in first President Jomo Kenyatta’s administration and Head of Civil Service under President Moi’s regime.…
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Agnes Wangui, the late Matunga MP Justus Murunga’s alleged mistress, did not attend his burial. Murunga was laid to rest at his Makunda village home in Matungu, Kakamega County on Saturday. The ceremony was attended by Deputy President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, ANC party leader…
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President Kenyatta has conferred State commendations to 10 Kenyans for their outstanding services to the nation in various capacities. The 10 were feted during the 59th Madaraka Day celebrations held at the newly commissioned Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Wednesday. Former State House Chief of Staff and Head of the President’s Delivery Unit (PDU) Nzioka…