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Donald Trump, Bigotry and Fears of Kenya's Diaspora

Many of us have Kenyan friends or relatives living in America whom we correspond with regularly online. Lately the hottest topic they have engaged in, understandably, is the US presidential campaigns. So far nothing h…

Oct 5, 2016

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Relocating Back to Kenya? 6 Things You should Know

You are a Kenya citizen who has lived abroad for many years and are now deciding on relocating back to Kenya. You have very good furniture, personal effects and many sentimental items that are part of your life. Natur…

Sep 30, 2016

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The Challenges of Raising Children in America

In Kenya and perhaps in most of Africa, it is not very challenging, raising a child or children as it is in a foreign land. Back in our home countries, a child belongs to the society, and everybody takes responsibilit…

Sep 28, 2016

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What Will Become of Our Grandkids in the Diaspora?

Allow yours truly to quote from the Good Book. After the Ancient of Days made man and woman in His own image, He had a clear command to them. As clear as cyanide; “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern i…

Sep 21, 2016

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Inflows from Kenyan Diaspora Deserve Greater Attention

One asks: “Can an election that structurally and deliberately disenfranchises 15 per cent of eligible voters be ‘free and fair’ under any circumstance?” Over the past two months, this question has elicited a resoundin…

Sep 18, 2016

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Life Abroad is Good for Many; Mtu Asikudanganye Otherwise!

I am tired of guys lamenting how hard life is in the diaspora. Everyone with two pence opinion will tell you that life is so challenging and that Kenyans are so depressed Majuu. Well, I am tired of those in a permanen…

Sep 16, 2016

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The Confidence That Comes with Attaining Goals and Success Through Hard Work

Two images that “went viral” in Kenya’s media this past week are at the center of this piece. Both images featured the founder and CEO of the social media behemoth Facebook Mark Zuckerberg and Kenya’s Information and…

Sep 5, 2016

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Why Kenyans in Diaspora are the Third Force in National Politics

In the article on Sunday, August 28, on the rise of the Third Force in Kenyan politics, the writer ignored the potent power of the Kenyan diaspora. While Kenya has 47 legally recognised counties, the diaspora represen…

Sep 4, 2016

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How to Avoid Customs Headache When Moving Back to Kenya from the Diaspora

Over the past 15 years, Christine Asiko has moved from Kenya to the UK to South Africa and back. The career moves to foreign countries have spanned much of her children’s lives who are now teenagers. It is not easy, s…

Aug 28, 2016

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Am I Eligible to Naturalize? Avoiding the Pitfalls to Becoming a US Citizen

Applying for naturalization (citizenship) is the final step in the immigration process for many immigrants. While the general requirements to establish eligibility for naturalization appear straight-forward, they oft…

Aug 23, 2016

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Announcing Wealth on Social Media and What "They" Say about Satire and Jokes

Kenya’s social media was recently aflame because a known blogger and provocateur of the “City Girl” column in the publication “Nairobi News” unloaded on an unnamed individual because the “unnamed” but obviously known…

Aug 22, 2016

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Just How Will Kenyan Single Men in the Diaspora Find Love?

Kenyan men in diaspora, as many people refer to it, are a vilified lot. They are missing out on love from their fellow Kenyan single ladies in diaspora as they have been accused of remaining in their old ways. Kenyan…

Aug 22, 2016

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Attending a Funeral in Kenya via Skype in this Age of Firsts

Living abroad comes with many, many niceties. Let no one tell tales of only working and paying bills and more bills. There is a lot that gets done when one is earning by the Dollar every two weeks. Heck, some guys are…

Aug 20, 2016

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On Lord Delamere Heir Thomas Cholmondeley's Death

Some Kenyans online did not waste a minute insulting Lord Delamere heir Thomas Cholmondeley - ‘Karma got his ass’, 'Murderer’, 'the dead came for him’. Back when he was accused of murdering a Maasai herder, I wished h…

Aug 20, 2016

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How Middle East Countries are Buying African Athletes for Olympic Medals

It has been said that anything worth competing for is most definitely worth paying for. Lately, African athletes have been “bought” by rich Middle East countries. Lured by obvious chances to compete in big events, bet…

Aug 19, 2016

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Look How Far Kenyan Immigrants in the USA Have Come Despite Challenges

Kenyans in the U.S. have come far despite homesickness and other challenges. Tumetoka mbali kweli! Thus, every once in a while, it is proper to reflect on our journey, celebrate it, and count our blessings. Musician D…

Aug 16, 2016

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Life Insurance Buying Tips

If you decided to buy life insurance today, would you know what to do? The actual act of becoming insured is fairly simple, but before you start, you probably have some questions about the process and the product itse…

Aug 16, 2016

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Kenyans in Diaspora and their FOMO Problem

Have you ever experienced one of those squirmy moments where you’ve had to listen to people all day ranting about an upcoming billion dollar Powerball Jackpot knowing full well that you are not planning to buy a ticke…

Aug 15, 2016

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What Can Kenya(ns) Learn from the US Presidential Campaign?

Shortly after the Republican National Convention (RNC) and Democratic National Convention (DNC) held their conventions nominating Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as their respective presidential candidates, I reconne…

Aug 12, 2016

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There is Nothing to Love Here But I Still Love Nairobi

I love this city but it breaks my heart. “A grand old city, choking on violence, corruption and deceit.” I know, a little dramatic but don’t act surprised. To say Nairobi has fallen on hard times would be the understa…

Aug 12, 2016