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Trump administration

Also known as: the Trump administration · Trump admin

The Trump administration is the current U.S. government implementing visa consolidation in Africa, proposing an Ebola facility in Kenya, and conducting military leadership reforms.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    The measure is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to tighten immigration controls and strengthen visa vetting procedures.

    U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres by More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDemocratic members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have demanded the Trump administration repatriate Americans exposed to Ebola, after the High Court blocked a US military-built quarantine facility at a Kenyan air base.

    US lawmakers demand Trump bring Ebola patients home after Court ruling
  4. The Standard

    He also called for the disclosure of any mineral deposits that could be attracting foreign interest.Methu cited a move by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee urging the Trump administration to repatriate American citizens infected with Ebola for treatment.

    Why the secrecy? Gachagua allies question Ruto over US Ebola facility deal
  5. The Standard

    air base should be seen through the same lens, a government that is too eager to please foreign masters even at the expense of local interests.It boggles the mind that the government is willing to allow the establishment of the Ebola isolation centre when the Trump administration

    State must stop bowing to foreign interests at the expense of Kenyans
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement By AFP May 31, 2026 11:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens

    Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement
  8. Citizen Digital

    The Trump administration has faced criticism from the Democratic Party and NGOs over its response to the crisis, which comes after the US withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the dismantling of the USAID aid agency.

    US allocates extra Ksh.10.3 billion to tackle Ebola
  9. Citizen Digital

    According to The New York Times, the Trump administration is planning to send U.S.

    Kanjama urges ‘robust measures’ to keep Ebola out of Kenya as US plan sparks debate
  10. Citizen Digital

    The "just war" theory -- espoused recently by the Trump administration -- was "outdated", Leo wrote, adding that "no algorithm can make war morally acceptable".

    Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto
  11. Citizen Digital

    AFP May 18, 2026 04:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Thousands of people gathered Sunday in downtown Washington for a mass prayer festival featuring speeches by top Trump administration

    White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots
  12. Citizen Digital

    But for Garrett, prosecutions -- however dramatic -- are no replacement for the regulatory frameworks that Congress and the Trump administration have so far failed to put in place.

    Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Florida wants to find out

Tuesday 2 June

  1. U.S. to cut Africa visa processing centers by more than half

    The United States plans to reduce visa processing facilities across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 designated regional hubs, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking U.S. entry. The consolidation is part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and tightened visa vetting procedures, with implementation expected to begin in June.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. US lawmakers demand repatriation after Kenya court blocks Ebola facility

    Democratic members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have demanded the Trump administration repatriate Americans exposed to Ebola after Kenya's High Court blocked a US military-built quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. The court issued interim orders on May 28 halting plans to establish Ebola-related treatment or quarantine facilities in Kenya under arrangements involving foreign governments.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Opposition questions Ruto over secretive US Ebola facility deal

    Opposition leaders have questioned President Ruto's approval of a US-backed Ebola treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of government transparency and public consultation despite health professionals raising concerns. Ruto defended the decision as part of a long-standing agreement with the United States, but a court order has halted construction.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Ruto administration criticized for prioritizing foreign interests

    A Standard opinion piece argues that the Ruto administration is advancing controversial foreign projects—including a US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County against a court order and public opposition—as part of a pattern of prioritizing foreign interests over Kenyan concerns. The piece cites other examples including the rescission of recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, the lifting of the ban on GMO crops, and Kenya's alleged support for Sudan's paramilitary forces.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Trump administration reverses Green Card policy shift

    The Trump administration walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency would need to return to their home country to apply, with the Department of Homeland Security telling The New York Times that the policy would be implemented on a case-by-case basis rather than as a blanket requirement.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. US allocates additional $80 million to Ebola response in Congo, Uganda

    The United States announced an additional $80 million allocation to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, bringing total US aid to $112 million since the outbreak began. The funds will support protective equipment for healthcare workers, regional border screening, and test kits.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. LSK President opposes US Ebola treatment centre proposal in Kenya

    LSK President Charles Kanjama has urged the government to reject a US proposal to establish an Ebola Treatment Centre in Kenya for patients flown in from other countries, arguing instead that such facilities should be set up near the epicentre of any outbreak for public health reasons.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Pope Leo XIV calls for 'disarming' of artificial intelligence

    Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence and warning against a race for more powerful algorithms driven by geopolitical or commercial dominance, which he said could create "new forms of slavery."

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. White House mass prayer event draws thousands to National Mall

    Thousands gathered on the National Mall for a mass prayer festival organized by the White House, featuring Christian music and speeches by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Speaker Mike Johnson, and video addresses by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Critics view the event as an overt display of Christian nationalism that undermines the separation of church and state.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Florida investigates whether ChatGPT bears criminal liability

    Florida's attorney general is investigating ChatGPT maker OpenAI after a student who killed two people at Florida State University in April 2025 had consulted the chatbot for weapon advice beforehand. The investigation raises questions about whether AI creators can be held criminally responsible for how their tools are used.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Rubio visits Vatican to ease Trump-Pope tensions

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Vatican officials on Thursday amid sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The tensions stem from Pope Leo XIV's criticism of Trump's anti-war stance and US foreign policy in the Middle East.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Spirit Airlines shuts down after failed $500m bailout talks

    Spirit Airlines has begun an orderly wind-down of operations after failing to secure a $500m bailout from the US government. The budget carrier cited a surge in jet fuel costs following the US-Israel war in Iran as a factor that pushed it over the brink despite emerging from a second bankruptcy filing.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 26 April

  1. Trump administration removes top military leaders amid reform push

    The Pentagon dismissed U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan without explanation, continuing a broader purge of senior military officials since January 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed for reforms including a 20 percent reduction in active-duty four-star generals and admirals, resulting in the removal of figures including Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Brown, Navy Chief Lisa Franchetti, and Army Chief of Staff Randy George.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

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