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Kenyan Man Finds Success in Farming After Quitting a Lucrative Job in the US

Jacktone Ambole has found success in farming in Kenya after quitting a well-paying job in the US. Ambole, 29, moved to the US in 2014 to further his studies after securing a scholarship, having graduated with a bachel…

May 17, 2021

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Kenyans in Diaspora Send Home Sh32 Billion in April

Kenyans living and working abroad have continued to defy COVID-19 shocks to send home more cash. The latest data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) indicate that Kenyans in the diaspora remitted $299.3 million (Sh32…

May 17, 2021

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Girl Requiring World's Most Expensive Drug to Save Her Life Receives $1.8 Million in Contributions

Well-wishers have contributed $1.8 million towards the treatment of Ayah Lundt, a 15-month-old baby who requires the world’s most expensive drug to save her life. The amount is against a target of $2.7 million that th…

May 16, 2021

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Kenyan-Born Woman Picked as a Finalist for Miss/Mrs. Africa UK Finals

A Kenyan-born woman is elated after she was chosen as a finalist of Miss/Mrs. Africa UK 2020/2021. 38-year-old Anne Njeri, who lives and works in Northern Ireland, is among the 15 finalists picked out of a record numb…

May 14, 2021

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Kenyan-American Businessman Kevin Onyona Aims to Set Up 50 Restaurants Across the US

Kevin Onyona, a Kenyan entrepreneur based in the US has revealed plans to set up 50 restaurants across the US. Speaking recently on Alex Chamwada’s Daring Abroad show, Onyona said the ambitious plan of expanding his b…

May 13, 2021

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Kenyan Journalist Larry Madowo Leaves BBC for CNN

CNN has hired Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo as its Nairobi-based correspondent. In a statement on Thursday, the giant US media company said Madowo will cover the East African region and beyond. Madowo has been workin…

May 13, 2021

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Kenyan Migrant Worker and Activist Malcolm Bidali Arrested in Qatar

Malcolm Bidali, a Kenyan migrant worker in Qatar, has reportedly been arrested and detained in the Gulf nation. Bidali, who works as a security guard, was allegedly picked by authorities on May 4th shortly after makin…

May 13, 2021

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Renowned Kenyan Scientist Feted in the US for Role in Discovery of Cancer and Hepatitis Drugs

Renowned Kenyan scientist Dr. George Njoroge has been feted in the US for his role in the development of two crucial drugs. Njoroge is the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Alumnus Award in Chemistry by Case Wester…

May 12, 2021

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Kenyans Contribute $4,200 for an Akorino Granny to Return to Kenya after 12 Years in the US

Kenyans raised $4,200 (Sh450,000) in support of a Kenyan granny who was stranded in the US for years. Speaking during a recent interview with Jeremy Damaris of Kenya Diaspora Media, the woman, who did not reveal her i…

May 12, 2021

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Kenyan Traditional Brew 'Muratina' Hits Supermarket Shelves in the UK

Popular traditional Kenyan liquor Muratina has made its way onto the shelves of major supermarkets in the UK. The brew is marketed in the UK as wine spiced with honey and is sold under the brand name Muratelia. “Murat…

May 10, 2021

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Kenyan Nurse in the Diaspora Builds Posh Apartment Building in Mombasa with Ocean Views After Saving for 20 Years

A Kenyan healthcare professional based in Australia has opened up on how she managed to build a multi-million-shilling apartment building in Mombasa with ocean views. Veronicah Mumira, who hails from Mombasa, shared h…

May 6, 2021

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US-Based Kenyan Pastor Donates Thika Mansion to Residents

A US-based Kenyan pastor has reportedly donated her multi-million-shilling mansion in Thika to be used as a prayer centre. Pastor Naomi Mwaniki of Boston, Massachusetts allegedly asked residents of Thika’s Salama Esta…

May 4, 2021

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Ruto Reaches Out to Kenyans in the Diaspora Ahead of the 2022 General Elections

Deputy President William Ruto has intensified his 2022 presidential campaign by reaching out to Kenyans in the diaspora. Ruto held a virtual meeting with Kenyans living and working in the US, Australia, South Africa…

Apr 27, 2021

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Prof. Makau Mutua Moves to Court After JSC Fails to Shortlist Him for Chief Justice Post

Renowned US-based Kenyan attorney Prof. Makau Mutua has moved to court after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) failed to shortlist him for the Chief Justice post. In the petition filed alongside Katiba Institute…

Apr 27, 2021

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Kenyan Man Found Dead in His Apartment in North Plainfield, New Jersey

The Kenyan community in New Jersey is mourning the death of one of their own Micah Nyaenda Oirere. Oirere, a former US Navy officer died after a long battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He was found dea…

Apr 26, 2021

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Government to Roll Out Insurance Cover for Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad

The government has revealed plans to launch insurance cover for Kenyans seeking jobs abroad, especially in the Middle East and Asian countries. The move, which has been successfully rolled out in other countries such…

Apr 26, 2021

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Kenyans in India Asked to Contact Embassy Amid COVID-19 Surge

Kenyans in India have been asked to contact Kenya’s High Commission in New Delhi following a surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths in the Asian country. In a statement, Kenya’s High Commissioner in India Willy Bett…

Apr 24, 2021

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Kenyans in Diaspora Defy COVID-19 Shocks, Send Home Sh31.5 Billion in March

Kenyans abroad continued to defy the COVID-19 pandemic shocks to send home $290.8 million (Sh31.5 billion) in March 2021. The amount represents a 27.1 percent growth compared to $228.8 (Sh24.8 billion) remitted durin…

Apr 22, 2021

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Drama as Protesting Kenyan-Born Woman Blocks a Road in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

A Kenyan woman caused drama at Brooklyn Center in Minnesota on Monday after she sat in the middle of the road, prompting police officers to seal off the area. The unidentified Kenyan lady was allegedly protesting the…

Apr 20, 2021

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Kenyan Researcher Facing Espionage Charges in Somalia

A Kenyan researcher is among six people who are facing charges of spying and leaking State secrets in Somalia. Rashid Abdi and his coworkers at Sahan, a research think-tank, were indicted and summoned to appear before…

Apr 18, 2021