The Trump administration has ordered a temporary suspension of new student visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. This move could disrupt the plans of thousands of Kenyan students hoping to study in the United States. The directive, issued via a diplomatic cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, cites preparations for an expansion of social media screening and vetting for all student and exchange visitor (F, M, and J) visa applicants. This policy shift marks a significant escalation in the administration’s immigration and national security strategy, raising concerns about its impact on…
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In a surprising turn of events, the Sports Registrar, Rose Wasike, has officially canceled the highly anticipated AFC Leopards elections, which were slated for June 29, 2025. The decision, announced on Tuesday, has sent shockwaves through the club’s passionate fan base and sparked intense debate among stakeholders of one of Kenya’s most storied football clubs. The elections have now been rescheduled for June 2026, aligning with the end of the current executive committee’s four-year term under Chairman Dan Shikanda. Unexpectedly, the cancellation comes amid preparations for the elections, which were set to usher in a new chairperson following Shikanda’s election…
The strike by Universal Health Coverage (UHC) medics in Kenya escalated this week as hundreds marched to Parliament, demanding permanent employment and unpaid gratuities. Now in its second week, the strike threatens to disrupt hospital operations across the country. Eight health sector unions have warned of a national strike if the government does not address their grievances within two weeks. The medics, initially deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, have long raised concerns over precarious employment conditions, receiving stipends without job security or benefits. ‘We risked our lives during the pandemic, yet we remain stranded without proper pay or contracts,’ said…
Sunday marked the end of the English Premier League 2024/2025 season. The campaign was an emotional roller coaster across all twenty clubs. Liverpool eventually emerged victorious under new manager Arne Slot, after parting ways with Jurgen Klopp at the end of last season. Mohamed Salah had a magnificent season, completing an unprecedented hat-trick by becoming the first player in history to win the Golden Boot, Playmaker, and EA SPORTS Player of the Season awards. Salah won the Golden Boot for the fourth time, equalling Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s record for the most Golden Boots. Second-place Arsenal ended the season trophyless…
By Fuad Abdirahman The recent remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Kenyans will experience the fate of the 2007 post-election violence are chilling and a nightmare to families that lost loved ones or were displaced from their homes. As Kenyans approach the 2027 general elections, such remarks will only grow louder. What Kenyans have witnessed in the past few months amounts to veiled threats through coded language. This is tactic that politicians use as a tool to mobilise and divide the people and inflame passions that could divide the nation. The consequences will be dire, as the country…
Ugandan human rights defender and journalist Agather Atuhaire, who was abducted in Tanzania alongside Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, had been in custody since Monday. She was found abandoned near the border between Tanzania and Uganda. Agora Discourse, where she works as the team lead, confirmed her release on Friday morning through its deputy team leader, Godwin Toko. “Finally, Agather has been found, and I have talked to her via her sister’s phone just now. She was picked up from the border,” Toko posted on X. Agora stated that she was arrested by plain-clothed men who claimed to be Tanzanian police…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the Ukambani region receives its fair share of national resources. He pledged to prioritise infrastructure, housing, healthcare, and agricultural revitalisation in Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties. Speaking at a development caucus held at State House, Nairobi, and attended by over 1,500 professionals, grassroots advocates, and religious leaders, President Ruto declared: “I will not allow Ukambani to be left behind. We shall move together as one nation.” The President acknowledged concerns over the perceived neglect of the Lower Eastern region, emphasising that his government’s agenda is rooted in inclusivity. “The Lower…
In his newly released memoir, City Boy: Chronicles of a Nairobi Life, renowned Kenyan psychiatrist Dr Frank Njenga offers a reflective and often nostalgic portrait of life, love, and legacy in postcolonial Kenya. Launched on May 10, 2025, and published by Kenway Publications, the 380-page autobiography is part love story, part professional journey, and part national commentary. But while its charm lies in warmth and storytelling, the book largely avoids grappling with the deeper contradictions of class, power, and politics that have shaped modern Kenya. At the emotional core of the narrative is Njenga’s long-standing marriage to Elfreda Wanjala Madoka.…
Tottenham Hotspur have won the Europa League after beating Premier League rivals Manchester United 1-0 in the final. Brennan Johnson’s goal in the 42nd minute secured the win for Spurs and a spot in next season’s Champions League, which is set to bring the North London club a £100m windfall. The Welsh winger bundled in a loose ball from close range after a cross by Pape Matar Sarr deflected off Luke Shaw and Johnson himself before creeping past United keeper Andre Onana. Ange Postecoglou’s claim earlier in the campaign that he always wins trophies in his second season has been…
Manchester United will play Tottenham Hotspur in an all-English Europa League final, as both teams look to end a disastrous domestic season on a high. The winner of this final not only – and unexpectedly, based on their horrendous bottom-five domestic form – takes home a European crown, but also punches their golden ticket for entry into next season’s lucrative UEFA Champions League, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in extra revenue. Furthermore, they will earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024-25 Champions League in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13. Never in the…
