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A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s policy banning transgender individuals from military service is likely unconstitutional. The 2-1 decision keeps a preliminary…
IRS Considers Requiring Dual Citizens to Self-Identify on U.S. Tax Returns A proposed change by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is drawing significant attention among Americans living abroad, dual citizens, immigrants, and tax…
One London construction project is moving toward delivery as developers advance plans for what will become the tallest tower in the City of London. The £1 billion skyscraper will rise to 309.6 meters above the Square Mile and establish a…
Jill Biden said Monday she would not encourage her husband, former President Joe Biden, to seek re-election in 2024 if given the chance again, citing the personal toll the campaign took on him. In an interview with NBC’s “Today” show to…
Bob Mwiti knows the struggle firsthand. The Meru-born founder of the International Scholars Program was denied a US visa four times before finally making it on his fifth attempt in 2009. Today, he’s helping bright Kenyan talent move to the…
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major construction contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: The New Jersey Surface Alignment, marking another key step in the delivery of the long-anticipated rail…
Morocco is accelerating work on its Kenitra-Marrakech LGV project ahead of the 2030 World Cup preparations. The project is the nation’s first high-speed rail network and involves linking several Moroccan cities and the purchase of 168…
Physicians have criticized the level of detail in President Donald Trump’s latest medical report, saying it lacks key data about his cardiovascular health despite White House claims that the 79-year-old remains in excellent condition.…
The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has urged Kenyans to take extra steps to confirm the qualifications of medical practitioners, following a deadly surgical procedure in Kitale that has raised alarm across the country. A 22-year-old man…
From Nyakach to Washington: The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Isaac O. Opole The Kenyan diaspora continues to produce exceptional leaders making a global impact, and few stories are as inspiring as that of Dr. Isaac O. Opole. Born in Nyakach,…
A small passenger plane carrying tourists has crashed while landing at Ol Kiombo Airstrip in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, triggering an emergency response on Monday. Footage circulating on social media and obtained by this media outlet shows…
Doosan Enerbility has secured the engineering, procurement and construction contract for Phase 2 of the Jafurah Combined Heat and Power Plant in Saudi Arabia, in a deal valued at approximately 840 billion Korean won (roughly US$600…
The Greater Houston region is poised to strengthen its position in America’s growing clean energy manufacturing sector with plans for a new 4.6-gigawatt (GW) solar module factory. The facility will expand domestic production capacity,…
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The $780 million New York Etihad Park Stadium is on schedule for 2027 completion with stadium seats installation underway. Based in Queens, construction crews are steadily assembling Etihad Park that is set to host 25,000 fans once…
Polls have opened in Ethiopia’s general election, marking a key moment in the country’s democratic process as voting gets underway across the nation. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the African Union Election Observers (AUEOM)…
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) took charge after protests erupted in Nanyuki, within Laikipia County, over the controversial establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility. Protesters took to the streets on June 1 to participate in a…
Paris Lounge & Grill in Roysambu will not be closing permanently but will instead shut temporarily to pave the way for a new entertainment establishment at the same location. The clarification follows earlier claims circulated on some…
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President William Ruto on June 1, 2026, led the country in commemorating the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County. In his speech, the President highlighted how his administration had ended decades of marginalization for the…
President William Ruto has announced a KSh5 billion livestock investment initiative targeting more than 350,000 pastoralists across 21 Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) counties as part of a broader strategy to transform Kenya’s livestock…
SoftBank has pledged to invest up to €75bn in a vast network of AI computing clusters in France. This investment would back what would be Europe’s biggest data centre project. It comes in as Europe races to catch up with the US and China…
Njeri Maina, Kirinyaga Women Representative and High Court advocate, has explained why the impeachment of the current Kenyan president, William Ruto, is difficult. In clarifying the potential failure of the presidential impeachment motion,…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equal development across all regions of the country, saying Kenya Kwanza is deliberately reversing decades of exclusion, neglect and marginalisation. Speaking during…
The deal that was ready since March finally closes. On June 1, 2026, a joint venture of Skanska, Traylor Bros., Inc., and Walsh Construction officially signed a $1 billion contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to…
