… Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed senior State Department officials to facilitate and approve a visa for Ziobro, allowing him to flee to the U.S. …
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Also known as: State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development
US government agency handling visas, passports, and diplomatic affairs including recent World Cup visa bond waivers and limited-edition Trump passports.
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- May 2026
… In her role at the State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Dr. …
Dr. Imbunya feted as East Africa's emerging women icon… The State Department said it would waive the bonds for team members competing in World Cup matches in the United States as well as for fans from competing countries who already have tickets and signed up for a priority system set up for visas. …
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans… The State Department said it would waive the bonds for team members competing in World Cup matches in the United States as well as for fans from competing countries who already have tickets and signed up for a priority system set up for visas. …
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans… Committee on Labour chaired by Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga, as the committee reviewed the budget estimates for the upcoming financial year.Speaking before the committee, Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr Jane Imbunya said the State Department …
Underfunding exerts pressure on labour sector and public service programmes… "Secretary Rubio will meet with Holy See leadership to discuss the situation in the Middle East and mutual interests in the Western Hemisphere," the State Department said, confirming the Wednesday-Friday visit. …
US says Rubio to discuss Mideast in Vatican visit… ited States said it had approved a $4 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Gulf ally Qatar, as well as the sale of precision weapons systems to Israel for nearly $1 billion.Both sales were deemed to support US "foreign policy and national security" objectives, the State Department …
The latest developments of the war in the Middle East:… Now Washington is seeking to set up an international coalition comprising allied states and shipping firms to coordinate safe passage through Hormuz, a State Department official told AFP -- while maintaining its blockade of ships serving Iran. …
Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar- April 2026
… The State Department said it would offer the limited-edition passport to mark this year's 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.The department -- which has historically viewed itself as outside US partisan politics -- posted on social media a sample of the passp …
Trump to put his picture in US passports… The State Department confirmed that it would offer a limited-edition passport to mark this year's 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. …
Trump to put his picture in US passports
World & Region
Fugitive Polish justice minister fled to US on May 9
The News
Zbigniew Ziobro, a former Polish justice minister facing charges related to alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew from Milan to New York on May 9 on a foreign media journalist visa, according to Polish prosecutors. Reuters reported that a U.S. Deputy Secretary of State had instructed State Department officials to approve a visa for Ziobro to flee to the U.S. from Hungary.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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Fugitive Polish justice minister fled to US on May 9
Zbigniew Ziobro, a former Polish justice minister facing charges related to alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew from Milan to New York on May 9 on a foreign media journalist visa, according to Polish prosecutors. Reuters reported that a U.S. Deputy Secretary of State had instructed State Department officials to approve a visa for Ziobro to flee to the U.S. from Hungary.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 19 May
Dr. Jane Imbunya named East Africa's Emerging Women Icon
Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Imbunya has been recognised at the East Africa Superwoman Awards for Transformative Women Empowerment Leadership. The award recognises her work on inclusive governance, gender equality and reforms aimed at strengthening human capital development and women's participation in public service leadership.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 14 May
US waives visa bonds for World Cup fans with tickets
The United States said it would ease its visa bond system by waiving bond payments for team members competing in World Cup matches and for fans from competing countries who already have tickets and signed up for a priority visa system. The US had been asking people from 50 developing countries to provide bond payments of $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa as part of migration crackdown initiatives.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US waives visa bonds for World Cup competitors and ticketed fans
The United States said it would waive visa bond requirements for team members competing in World Cup matches and for fans from competing countries who have already purchased tickets and signed up for a priority visa system. The bonds, which normally range from $5,000 to $15,000 for visa applicants from 50 developing countries, remain in place for other travellers.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 13 May
Labour and public service agencies seek more funds for 2026/27
Ministries and agencies under the Departmental Committee on Labour have appealed to Parliament for additional funding in the 2026/27 financial year, warning that current budget allocations are insufficient to sustain critical programmes. The State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development reported a Sh11 billion shortfall between its allocation of Sh13.563 billion and its requirement of Sh25.45 billion.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
US Secretary Rubio meets Vatican to discuss Middle East
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to discuss the Middle East situation and mutual interests, the State Department confirmed. The visit comes weeks after Trump criticized Pope Leo over his calls for peace in the Middle East.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 2 May
US approves arms sales to Qatar and Israel amid Middle East conflict
The United States approved a $4 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Qatar and a nearly $1 billion sale of precision weapons systems to Israel, citing support for US foreign policy and national security objectives. The Pentagon also announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 1 May
Iran's supreme leader rejects US blockade threats
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the United States suffered a "disgraceful defeat" in its plans, rejecting President Trump's warning of a prolonged US naval blockade. Khamenei said Iran now controls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and predicted a future for the Persian Gulf without US interference.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 29 April
US State Department to issue limited Trump-featured passports
The US State Department announced it will offer limited-edition passports featuring an image of Donald Trump superimposed over the Declaration of Independence to mark the country's 250th anniversary. Trump would be the first sitting US president featured in American travel documents, according to officials.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 28 April
Trump's image to appear on limited US anniversary passports
The US State Department will release limited-edition passports featuring President Trump's picture to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →