RAILA AND KARUA TO HEADLINE DIASPORA VIRTUAL RALLY ON JUNE 26TH
Odinga and Karua are expected to share their administration's vision for engaging the diaspora in Kenya's economic development
Author: Nancy Kahaki (Nancy Kahaki)
SOMALI ELECTS FORMER LEADER TO THE PRESIDENCY
The election was decided by 327 members of parliament who voted in an airport hangar fortified against blasts for fear Islamist insurgents would attack. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud served as Somali President between 2012 and 2017.
US GREEN CARD LOTTERY RESULTS COMING OUT TODAY
The US Diversity Visa Program awards 50,000 eligible applicants from all over the word to enter a random selection process for an opportunity to become US Permanent Residents, also known as Green Card holders. Winning the Green Card Lottery, however, does not guarantee one would immigrate to the US, an interview process determines final eligibility.
JURY FINDS SUSPECTED SERIAL KILLER BILLY CHEMIRMIR GUILTY; TO SERVE LIFE IN PRISON
Chemirmir will face life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is expected to face another trial for the murder or another alleged elderly woman. While he has maintained his innocence, police suspect him of killing more than 2 dozen victims.
MACRON DEFEATS PUTIN’S PAL MARINE LE PEN
Europe and the world breaths a sigh of relief after Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine Le Pen, a far right anti-immigrant leader who openly courted the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
LA MARATHON IS ON MARCH 20: THE MAGICAL MILE IS DESIGNATED FOR KENYANS TO CHEER OUR STARS
Kenya's John Korir is the men's competition defending champ. Natasha Cockram from Wales, bested Kenya's Antonina Kwamba, to win the 2021 women's title. Kenyans are encouraged to dress up in Kenyan colors and wave the little Kenyan flags.
THREE MINNEAPOLIS EX-COPS FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING GEORGE FLOYDS CIVIL RIGHTS
George Floyd's death led to one of the biggest civil rights protests ever witnessed in US history
AHMAUD ARBERY KILLERS USED RACIST LANGUAGE AGAINST BLACKS IN TEXT MESSAGES AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Prosecutors argue Ahmaud Arbery would probably be alive if he were a White man jogging around the neighborhood. Arbery was killed on Feb 23, 2020.
DANGOTE STILL AFRICA’S WEALTHIEST PERSON. SOUTH AFRICANS, EGYPTIANS AND NIGERIANS DOMINATE AFRICAN FORBES BILLIONAIRE LIST
No Kenyans made the list, but Kenyan politicians are known to dish out cash in fundraisers and during political campaign seasons.
CASHAPP, PAYPAL, OTHER MOBILE MONEY APPS MUST REPORT $600-PLUS BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS TO IRS
Personal transactions will not be affected by the new reporting requirement. On its website, Zelle says it's not required to report.