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The US government is introducing a series of legal and procedural changes that will make it more difficult for foreign nationals to obtain or retain legal immigration status, including work visas, student permits, and permanent residency. The changes include a proposed revision of the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign…
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10-year-old Kenyan wonderkid Leo Messo has joined the prestigious Arsenal Academy, popularly known as Hale End. The Gunners signed Messo, who was previously developing his skills at West Ham United, on a scholarship on Wednesday as part of the latest intake. The youngster was pictured alongside Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker and held a no.…
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President Kenyatta’s first-born son – Jomo, and his wife Fiona Ngobi have welcomed their second baby. The boy, who has been named after Uhuru was born at The Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday, according to The Star. This is the couple’s second child after their daughter Wanjiru – named after First Lady Margret Kenyatta – was…
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A firm associated with Kenyan billionaire business mogul Chris Kirubi is planning to build a ‘super’ school in Nairobi’s Runda estate at a cost of Sh2 billion. Investment company Centum Ltd has signed a deal with Beirut- headquartered Sabis Education Network to build the institution.Sabis has a network of schools in 16 countries including United…
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Ford Kenya party chief Moses Wetang’ula has vowed to lock out opposition leader Raila Odinga from the Western region following fallout that saw Wetang’ula ousted from the prestigious Senate Minority seat by Senators allied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking on Saturday, the Bungoma Senator said that he no longer has any relations with…
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President Ruto has announced the government’s plan to have locally manufactured smartphones that will cost less than Sh5,000 in the next one year. Speaking at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Annual General Meeting in Nairobi on Thursday, Ruto said the move is part of his administration’s plan to have the country…
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Mildred Mtwana, a resident of Kilifi County, has initiated legal proceedings against Daystar University, claiming that they unlawfully shared her pictures without her consent. Ms Mtwana is pursuing legal action against Daystar University as detailed in her appeal filed with a Malindi court. Specifically, she is seeking compensation of Sh 3 million in addition to…
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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati is expected to make changes in the team that will preside over the October 17th repeat election. Chebukati is scheduled to outline defined roles of the Project Team announced two weeks ago and those of the Secretariat in the repeat presidential election to avoid clashing of…
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The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is warning that La Niña may return to impact weather and climate patterns beginning September onwards. The UN organisation however says that “despite the temporary cooling influence of La Niña, temperatures are still expected to be above average for much of the world.” According to the latest forecasts from the…
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Ministry of Health’s headquarters at Afya House, Nairobi. (Photo: File) Governors have dismissed President William Ruto’s directive requiring counties to immediately absorb more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers, setting the stage for another clash between national and county governments over healthcare staffing. The county chiefs said they will not comply unless the national…