Canada among countries allowed into Kenya starting Saturday, August 1
Kenya has released a guideline for the countries whose nationals will be allowed in when international flights resume on August 1, 2020. The list of 11 countries include [...]
July 2020
Celebrating the life of Kenyan AIDS activist Inviolata Mbwavi
Kenyan AIDS activist Inviolata Mbwavi died on 29 July 2020 in Kakamega, Kenya, at the age of 48 years. Ms Mbwavi was the first Chief Executive Officer of the National [...]
Canada warns most international students not to come because they may not be allowed in
The Canadian government is telling international students they may not be able to come to Canada because of travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
Funeral held for young Quebec sisters as police continue search for father
The funeral for Norah and Romy Carpentier, the two young sisters found dead last Saturday as provincial police searched for their father, will be held Monday in Lévis. The [...]
Ottawa sending $19B aid to provinces and territories to restart economies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that a $19 billion deal has been reached between the federal government and the provinces and territories to help local [...]
Migrant workers in Canada call for more COVID-19 protections
Migrant workers and other non-permanent residents — many of whom have been working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic — took to the streets in cities [...]