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75 Volunteers Help in Searching for Missing Kenyan-American Man in Minnesota
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75 Volunteers Help in Searching for Missing Kenyan-American Man in Minnesota

Keegan Oyugi, a 26-year-old Kenyan-American man who disappeared two weeks ago is yet to be found.  On Saturday, about 75 volunteers came together to search for the Crown College graduate who went missing on June 12th…

Jun 27, 2021
Dallas District Attorney Shelves Plans to Seek Death Penalty for Alleged Kenyan-Born Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir
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Dallas District Attorney Shelves Plans to Seek Death Penalty for Alleged Kenyan-Born Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office has shelved plans to seek the death sentence for suspected Kenyan-born serial killer Billy Kipkorir Chemirmir.  Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot on Thursday con…

Jun 26, 2021
Kenyan Man Awarded $641,950 for Illegal Detention in The Bahamas Seeks $11 Million in Compensation
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Kenyan Man Awarded $641,950 for Illegal Detention in The Bahamas Seeks $11 Million in Compensation

A Kenyan man who was awarded $641,950 in damages by the Bahamas Supreme Court for unlawful arrest, detention, and inhuman treatment has challenged the ruling.  Douglas Ngumi wants the court to award him $11 million in…

Jun 25, 2021
Kenyan Family Appeals for Help to Rescue Daughter Languishing in an Omani Jail
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Kenyan Family Appeals for Help to Rescue Daughter Languishing in an Omani Jail

A Kenyan family from Nakuru is appealing for help to rescue their kin who has been languishing in an Omani jail. Noela Njeri was reportedly arrested and incarcerated about eight months ago over an alleged debt amounti…

Jun 24, 2021
Family of Missing Kenyan-American Man in Minnesota Decries Slow Search by Police
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Family of Missing Kenyan-American Man in Minnesota Decries Slow Search by Police

The family of Keegan Oyugi, a Kenyan-American man who went missing on June 12th in Minnesota wants the case handed over to a larger agency with more capacity and resources. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Oyugi’s p…

Jun 24, 2021
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Kenyan Man Accused of Poisoning Two 3-Year-Old Kids in Canada, Leading to the Death of One of the Children
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Kenyan Man Accused of Poisoning Two 3-Year-Old Kids in Canada, Leading to the Death of One of the Children

A 45-year-old Kenyan man has been charged in Canada for allegedly poisoning two children. Francis Ngugi is accused of poisoning three-year-old Bernice Nantanda Wamala and her best friend in Scarborough, Toronto on Mar…

Jun 22, 2021
Kenyan Woman Pleads Guilty to $4 Million Fraud in Romance Scams in the US
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Kenyan Woman Pleads Guilty to $4 Million Fraud in Romance Scams in the US

A 36-year-old Kenyan woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud in the US. Florence Mwende Musau, a former resident of Canton, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty on Monday in connection with her r…

Jun 22, 2021
Ruto’s UDA Party to Launch Second Diaspora Office, in the UK
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Ruto’s UDA Party to Launch Second Diaspora Office, in the UK

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party plans to open a second diaspora liaison office in the United Kingdom. The Deputy President William Ruto-led party is looking to unveil the office in London in August, according t…

Jun 21, 2021
Kenyans in the Diaspora Send Home Sh34 Billion, a New Monthly Record
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Kenyans in the Diaspora Send Home Sh34 Billion, a New Monthly Record

Kenyans in the diaspora sent home $315.8 million (Sh34 billion) in May, the highest ever amount received in a single month.  The remittances represent a 22.3 percent growth compared to the same month in 2020 when the…

Jun 21, 2021
Kenyan-American Man Reported Missing in Minnesota
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Kenyan-American Man Reported Missing in Minnesota

A Kenyan family in the US is desperately searching for their son who went missing on June 12th. Keegan Oyugi, 26, was last seen at 4:00 am leaving the Prior Lake and Savage area on his way home in St. Bonifacius, Minn…

Jun 20, 2021
Ruto's United Democratic Alliance Party Opens Diaspora Office in the US
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Ruto's United Democratic Alliance Party Opens Diaspora Office in the US

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has officially launched a liaison office in the US. The office was opened in Seattle, Washington on Saturday in a ceremony graced by Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata and atte…

Jun 19, 2021
Kenyan-Born Judge Nominated to Canadian Supreme Court
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Kenyan-Born Judge Nominated to Canadian Supreme Court

Kenyan-born judge Mahmud Jamal has made history in Canada after being nominated to the country’s Supreme Court. Jamal, a judge of the Ontario Court of Appeal, was picked for the position by Canada Prime Minister Justi…

Jun 18, 2021
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Search for Missing Kenyan Man in the UK Continues
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Search for Missing Kenyan Man in the UK Continues

Police in the UK are still searching for a 26-year-old Kenyan man who went missing last month. Gabriel Kariuki was last seen by his mum on May 17th in the Grange Road area of Hartlepool. There was another sighting of…

Jun 17, 2021
Dubai-Based Kenyan Banker Offers to Work as Deputy President William Ruto's Agent for Free
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Dubai-Based Kenyan Banker Offers to Work as Deputy President William Ruto's Agent for Free

A Dubai-based Kenyan banker has offered to work for Deputy President William Ruto for free. Through Twitter, Hellen Njeri pledged to return to Kenya in 2022 and sacrifice to work as Ruto’s election agent without pay…

Jun 17, 2021
Judge in Florida Reverses Jury’s $2.75 Million Reward to Kenyan-American Doctor in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
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Judge in Florida Reverses Jury’s $2.75 Million Reward to Kenyan-American Doctor in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

A judge in Florida has quashed a jury’s ruling that awarded Kenyan-born doctor Baiywo Rop $2.75 million in a racial discrimination suit. Dr. Rop pursued his radiology residency at Florida Hospital, which is run by the…

Jun 16, 2021
Kenyan-Born Bernard Lagat Named Head Coach of Arizona University’s Cross Country Team
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Kenyan-Born Bernard Lagat Named Head Coach of Arizona University’s Cross Country Team

The University of Arizona has appointed Kenyan-American Bernard Lagat as the head coach of its cross country team. The 46-year-old five-time Olympian replaces former head coach James Li, who retired this past campaign…

Jun 15, 2021
Kenyan Embassy Official Andrew Onyuna Dies in Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Kenyan Embassy Official Andrew Onyuna Dies in Gaithersburg, Maryland

The Kenyan Embassy in the United States is mourning the death of one of its members of staff. Andrew Onyuna Ochieng died in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Saturday, the embassy announced on Sunday. Onyuna, who was a member…

Jun 14, 2021
Minnesota-Based Kenyan-American Attorney Launches Bid for Nyamira Governor Seat
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Minnesota-Based Kenyan-American Attorney Launches Bid for Nyamira Governor Seat

Kenyan-American immigration attorney Henry Ongeri has formally launched his bid for Nyamira gubernatorial seat.  Ongeri, who has been living and practicing in Minnesota, kicked off his campaign at an event held at Ebe…

Jun 13, 2021
Senator Irungu Kang'ata in the US Ahead of UDA Party Office Launch in Seattle
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Senator Irungu Kang'ata in the US Ahead of UDA Party Office Launch in Seattle

Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata has arrived in the US ahead of the launch of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party liaison office in Seattle, Washington. The opening of the office is part of the Deputy President…

Jun 13, 2021
Deputy President William Ruto's UDA Party to Open Diaspora Office in the US
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Deputy President William Ruto's UDA Party to Open Diaspora Office in the US

United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a party linked to Deputy President William Ruto, is set to open an office in the US. The office will be located on 1648 310th st S Federal Way Washington 98003, according to a poster…

Jun 12, 2021