By Gideon Ngigi | KASS MTV USAOctober 2, 2026 A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent incident in the cockpit left members of the crew injured and sent the Boeing 737 into a rapid descent. Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai International […]
Japan has increased the fee for foreigners applying for permanent residency from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen, as the country introduces tougher requirements for long-term foreign residents. The new fee took effect on October 1, 2026, representing a 20-fold increase. Japan’s Immigration Services Agency says the higher fees are intended to help cover the costs […]
California has officially banned child marriage, ending a practice that remains legal under certain circumstances in 32 US states. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage in California, with the new law set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Newsom described the legislation as a “long overdue […]
Kenya is considering new rules that could change how billions of shillings held behind mobile-money wallets are managed, as the government moves to overhaul the country’s national payments framework. The proposed National Payment System Bill, 2026, developed by the National Treasury and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), would allow funds held in trust on […]
Kenya is set to host one of Africa’s biggest industrial investments as President William Ruto leads the groundbreaking of the KSh2 trillion ($16 billion) Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The planned refinery at Lamu Port is designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day and is expected […]
By KASS MTV SportsSeptember 30, 2026 | Kitale, Kenya Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has expanded his grassroots athletics development programme with the launch of a new Omanyala Sprints Club at St Joseph’s Boys National School, Kitale. The initiative is part of Omanyala’s broader effort to establish structured sprint programmes in schools and create a […]
By Gideon Ngigi | KASS MTV USASeptember 29, 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland The world’s cinema community is converging on Zurich as the 22nd Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) transforms Switzerland’s largest city into an international hub for film, creativity and cultural exchange. Running from September 24 to October 4, 2026, the festival is showcasing 133 films, […]
The iconic gravel-based Rally Portugal will be absent from the 2027 World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, with organisers confirming that discussions are already underway to secure its return in 2028. Portugal’s absence marks a significant change for one of the championship’s most historic events, which has been a regular fixture of the WRC since its […]
By KASS MTV USA Sports Desk | Nairobi, Kenya Harambee Stars are facing a turbulent build-up to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, with unpaid allowances, travel concerns and administrative issues overshadowing preparations for Saturday’s match against Eritrea. Kenya will face Eritrea in their Group D opener on Saturday, September 26, 2026, […]
By KASS MTV USA Newsroom | Washington, D.C. U.S. Ambassador nominee to Kenya Henry Wooster says Washington will not back any candidate or political party in Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Speaking before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, September 24, Wooster said the United States would instead focus on stability and a peaceful […]