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Kenyan Truck Driver Killed in DRC as Association Urges Halt to Risky Journeys

Kenyan Truck Driver Killed in DRC as Association Urges Halt to Risky Journeys

A Kenyan truck driver, identified as Mohamed Talib, has reportedly been killed along a major cargo route in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), prompting the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Associatio…

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Kenyan Diaspora in Britain Mourns James Mwangi After Sudden Death in Derby

Kenyan Diaspora in Britain Mourns James Mwangi After Sudden Death in Derby

James Mwangi, a Nakuru-born Kenyan and member of the community in Coventry, has died after being found unresponsive at his accommodation in Derby on Tuesday, 6 October.According to information shared by his family and…

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Kenyan-American Business Owner Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for $1.5 Million Employment Tax Fraud

Kenyan-American Business Owner Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for $1.5 Million Employment Tax Fraud

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kenyan-American business owner in the Kansas City area has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for employment tax crimes.Ephantus Mwangi, 48, was sentenced Monday to 51 months…

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Expired Passports Could Lock Kenyans Abroad Out of 2027 Polls as Lawyer Files Appeal

Expired Passports Could Lock Kenyans Abroad Out of 2027 Polls as Lawyer Files Appeal

UK-based lawyer and activist Eliud Karanja Matindi has filed an appeal challenging the requirement for Kenyans living outside the East African Community to hold valid passports to register as voters.The appeal, filed…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen

UK Authorities Await Post-Mortem Findings in Death of Kenyan Student Nelbert Rirei

UK Authorities Await Post-Mortem Findings in Death of Kenyan Student Nelbert Rirei

British authorities are expected to conduct a post-mortem examination on Friday to establish the cause of death of Kenyan nursing student Nelbert Kipruto Rirei, whose body was recovered from the River Cam in Cambridge…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen

Kenya’s US Ambassador David Kerich Warns Diaspora Against Social Isolation

Kenya’s US Ambassador David Kerich Warns Diaspora Against Social Isolation

Kenya’s Ambassador to the United States, David Kerich, has urged Kenyans living abroad to strengthen community ties and support networks to address social isolation and mental health challenges.Kerich made the appeal…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Gilbert Olet, Father of Digital Creator Lydia Tett Olet

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Gilbert Olet, Father of Digital Creator Lydia Tett Olet

Gilbert Olet, the father of UK-based Kenyan digital creator Lydia Tett Olet, died on 9 October 2026 at the age of 81 following a brief illness.His death has left relatives and friends in Kenya, the United Kingdom and…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen

How Kenyan Designer Jeffrey Kimathi Is Taking African Culture to Global Fashion

How Kenyan Designer Jeffrey Kimathi Is Taking African Culture to Global Fashion

Kenyan-born designer Jeffrey Kimathi is using his New York-based fashion label, Jamhuri Wear, to promote African heritage and strengthen cultural ties between Kenya and its diaspora communities.After moving from Nairo…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen

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Kenyan Diaspora Turns Chicago Marathon Into Celebration of National Pride

Kenyan Diaspora Turns Chicago Marathon Into Celebration of National Pride

Kenyans living in the United States gathered in large numbers to support their compatriots at the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, celebrating the country's athletes and their achievements on the international s…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen

Kenyan Nursing Student Found Dead in River Cam After Disappearing in Cambridge

Kenyan Nursing Student Found Dead in River Cam After Disappearing in Cambridge

Nelbert, a Kenyan nursing student at Anglia Ruskin University, was found dead in the River Cam in Cambridge on the morning of 9 October, after failing to return home following a work shift the previous evening.The Bac…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen

Kenyans in Dubai Access Consular Services at Community Open Day

Kenyans in Dubai Access Consular Services at Community Open Day

The Kenyan Consulate General in Dubai has provided consular and government services to hundreds of Kenyans living in Dubai and the Northern Emirates during a community outreach event.The open day brought together gove…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen

Kenyan Delivery Worker Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Qatar

Kenyan Delivery Worker Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Qatar

Brandon Kiplimo, a Kenyan national living in Qatar, has died after being hit by a truck while returning to his residential camp. Arrangements are reportedly under way to repatriate his body to Kenya for burial.Accordi…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen

Kenyan Diaspora in Canada to Engage Health Officials on SHA Changes

Kenyan Diaspora in Canada to Engage Health Officials on SHA Changes

Kenyans in Ontario, Canada, will have an opportunity to question senior Kenyan health officials about the country’s healthcare reforms during a virtual forum on Monday, 12 October 2026.The forum will bring together of…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen

Kenyan Diaspora in Leicester to Access Passport and Citizenship Services on October 24

Kenyan Diaspora in Leicester to Access Passport and Citizenship Services on October 24

The Kenya High Commission in London will provide consular services to Kenyans in Leicester and across the Midlands on 24 October 2026 at The Oak Centre in Leicester.The one-day outreach will allow Kenyan citizens to a…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen

Rose Mithamo Unveils Vision to Empower Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg

Rose Mithamo Unveils Vision to Empower Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg

Rose Mithamo, elected president of the Association of Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg (AKDBL) in June 2026, is focusing on community engagement, cultural preservation and stronger links between Kenyans abroa…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen

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US Report Alleges Kenyan Officials Worked With Russia to Recruit Over 1,000 Citizens

US Report Alleges Kenyan Officials Worked With Russia to Recruit Over 1,000 Citizens

A US government report alleges that some Kenyan officials worked with recruitment agencies and Russian authorities in a scheme that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to serve in Russia’s military during the war in Ukraine…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen

Kenyans Abroad Send Less Money Home as Remittances Decline

Kenyans Abroad Send Less Money Home as Remittances Decline

Remittances from Kenyans living abroad fell by 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to August 2026, with lower inflows from the United States and Saudi Arabia contributing to the decline, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen

84 Kenyans killed, 52 missing in Russia-Ukraine war

84 Kenyans killed, 52 missing in Russia-Ukraine war

Recent reports have revealed that 84 Kenyans have been killed and 52 are currently missing as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This tragic information was disclosed by a Kenyan government official, who note…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen

Thousands of Kenyans in Dubai Could Be Affected by Tougher Shared Housing Rules

Thousands of Kenyans in Dubai Could Be Affected by Tougher Shared Housing Rules

Thousands of Kenyans living and working in Dubai could face changes to their accommodation arrangements after new rules tightened regulations governing shared housing across the emirate.The changes follow Dubai Law No…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen

How Kenyan Women in America Confront Cultural Pressure When Marriage Turns Abusive

How Kenyan Women in America Confront Cultural Pressure When Marriage Turns Abusive

Kenyan women living in the United States are increasingly navigating tensions between traditional expectations around marriage and American laws that protect individuals from domestic abuse, coercion and violence.Amon…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen

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