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“Mumeskia Power?” Ruto’s Joke Delights Diaspora Crowd in Italy

President William Ruto invoked the viral “pawa” phrase while addressing Kenyans in Italy, using it to highlight his government’s energy agenda.Speaking to the Kenyan diaspora, Ruto referenced the popular expression, w…

Apr 21, 2026

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Diaspora Success: Kenyan Woman Purchases Second Property in America

A Kenyan woman living in the United States has announced the purchase of her second home.This marks a significant personal milestone achieved within three years of acquiring her first property. Betty AZ shared the new…

Apr 21, 2026

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Why Many Kenyans Abroad Are Choosing to Retire Back Home

Many Kenyans living abroad plan to return home for retirement, seeking to reconnect with family and community after years spent working overseas.For many in the diaspora, retirement is closely linked to the idea of re…

Apr 21, 2026

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William Ruto Urges Kenyans Abroad to Boost Investment Back Home

William Ruto has emphasised the role of Kenyans living abroad in supporting the country’s development during a meeting in Rome with diaspora representatives.Speaking to Kenyans based in Europe, the President said remi…

Apr 21, 2026

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How One Kenyan Scholar Is Guiding Students to Study Opportunities in Germany

Cyrus Robiro, a Kenyan political scientist, has left a position in Germany’s Interior Ministry to establish an organisation that helps Kenyan students pursue higher education in Germany.Robiro founded Migratunity to p…

Apr 21, 2026

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Kenyans in France Push for Recognition as Diaspora Polling Centre

Kenyans in France have begun a coordinated effort to secure recognition as an official diaspora polling station, following a meeting in Paris on 19 April 2026.The initiative follows concerns that France was not includ…

Apr 21, 2026

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Kenyan Entrepreneur Allan Njoroge Launches US Staffing Platform Hitting Sh129m in Five Months

Kenyan entrepreneur Allan Njoroge has launched ShiftNex, a digital staffing platform in the United States that connects healthcare workers with available shifts, reaching KSh 129 million in annual recurring revenue wi…

Apr 21, 2026

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Sh1.4bn Minnesota Fraud Case: Suspect with Kenya Links Goes Missing

Authorities in Minnesota are searching for Abdirashid Ismail Said after he failed to attend a pretrial hearing in a major Medicaid fraud case.A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued and his $150,000 bond has been…

Apr 21, 2026

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Body of Slain Kenyan Driver Edwin Njunguna Returned from DRC

The body of Kenyan truck driver Edwin Njunguna, who was killed in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been returned to Kenya.Njunguna, a resident of Malaba, was on his first trip to the DRC when he wa…

Apr 20, 2026

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Protests Erupt in Haiti as Crowds Attempt to Halt Kenyan Police Withdrawal

Large demonstrations took place in Haiti this week as residents protested the withdrawal of Kenyan police officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.Crowds gathered in towns including Peti…

Apr 20, 2026

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From a Small Village to the Global Stage: The Night That Changed Madina Okot’s Career

Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan to join the league.In the early hours of 13 April 2026, her family in Mundubi village, Kakamega County, gath…

Apr 20, 2026

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How a Simple Act of Kindness Helped a Kenyan Nurse Build a Career in the US

A Kenyan nurse working in the United States has credited a former colleague’s unexpected recommendation for launching his international career.Amos Orwa, who was previously employed at Kijabe Mission Hospital, said hi…

Apr 19, 2026

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Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya

A family in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, is seeking government assistance to repatriate the body of their son, Mohamed Ali Abdi, who died in Cambodia in October 2025 under unclear circumstances.More than five months…

Apr 19, 2026

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How a Kenyan Couple Balanced Two Careers While Moving from the Cayman Islands to Canada

Eliud Choge accepted an overseas job offer that led him and his partner, Eunice Mokeira, to live and work across several countries, navigating shifts in career, cost of living, and community.At the time of the offer…

Apr 18, 2026

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UK-Based Kenyan Woman Gifts Father New Car in Heartfelt Gratitude

Brenda Kurgat, a Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom, has gifted her father a car to recognise his years of work supporting their family in Uasin Gishu County.Ms Kurgat, originally from Ruiyobei Village in Tembe…

Apr 18, 2026

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Kenyans Abroad Boost Economy with Ksh58 Billion March Inflows

Kenyans abroad sent Ksh58.15 billion (USD 450.3 million) home in March 2026, the highest monthly inflow recorded this year, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya.The figure marks an increase from Ksh53.31 b…

Apr 18, 2026

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Kenyan Truck Drivers Warn of DRC Freight Suspension After Colleague’s Killing

Kenyan long-distance truck drivers have warned they may suspend freight services into the Democratic Republic of Congo following the killing of a colleague in Bunia.The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association…

Apr 17, 2026

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Kenya Steps up Bid to Protect its Diaspora Labour Force After Delays

Kenya’s Labour Migration Management Bill remains pending in the Senate, with debate delayed until Parliament resumes from recess. The hold-up leaves migrant workers without the protections the proposed law is intended…

Apr 17, 2026

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Kenyan Athletes Who Switched Nationality and Found Global Success

World Athletics has blocked five Kenyan athletes, including Brigid Kosgei and Ronald Kwemoi, from changing allegiance to Türkiye, preventing them from representing the country in future global competitions.The decisio…

Apr 17, 2026

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Kenya Seeks Labour Agreement with Russia Following Recruitment Scandal

Kenya and Russia have opened talks on a formal labour mobility framework following consultations in Nairobi between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Ambassador Vsevolod Tkachenko on 16 April.During…

Apr 17, 2026