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How a D+ in KCSE Didn’t Stop Mwangi Mukami’s Academic Success in the US

Mwangi Mukami, who scored a D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), has gone on to earn five academic degrees in the United States.Born in 1984 in Nairobi’s Kawangware settlement, Mukami grew up in…

Apr 5, 2026

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Esteen Andanyi: From Rugby Captain to Royal Navy Recruit

Esteen “Mchawi” Andanyi has completed the Royal Navy’s initial 10‑week basic training and will continue his career in military service with a specialisation in Marine Engineering.Andanyi’s rugby career began at Nyang’…

Apr 5, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Leaves Stable Career in Canada to Launch Mitumba Business in Nairobi

Sharon Wambui Njeri returned to Nairobi in early 2024 after more than a decade in Canada and launched a thrift fashion business with an initial investment of about KSh 300,000.Njeri left an established career in retai…

Apr 5, 2026

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Australian-Based Kenyan Woman Returns Home to Gift Mother New Car

Carol Kogei, a Kenyan woman based in Australia, returned home to present her mother with a new Toyota RAV4 in a ceremony attended by family, church members, and local residents.The event took place at the family’s vil…

Apr 4, 2026

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IEBC to Host Diaspora Virtual Dialogue Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will hold a virtual forum on 14 May 2026 to engage Kenyans living abroad in preparation for the 2027 general election.Organised in partnership with the Diaspo…

Apr 2, 2026

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Daphine Kaniaru: From Nursing Student in Kenya to Board-Certified Doctor in the United States

Daphine Kaniaru, a Kenyan-born woman who moved to the United States as a teenager, has become a board-certified medical doctor after years of sustained effort and training.Kaniaru relocated to the US 22 years ago afte…

Apr 2, 2026

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Russia–Ukraine War: Government Confirms 16 Kenyans Missing in Action

Kenya has confirmed that at least 252 of its citizens have been recruited into the Russian military, with several reported missing, injured, or detained in connection with the Russia–Ukraine conflict.Appearing before…

Apr 2, 2026

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UK-Based Kenyan Prepares for Epic London–Eldoret Road Trip

Elly Kimutai Keter, a Kenyan living in the United Kingdom, will begin a road journey from London to Eldoret on 5 April 2026, estimating the trip will take around 130 hours with a co-driver.Keter has chosen a BMW 3 Ser…

Apr 1, 2026

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Kenyan Returnees: If Jobs Were Good Abroad, Why Come Back Home?

Three Kenyan women who spent years working abroad have described the personal and professional factors that led them to return home, citing family responsibilities, career limits, and the pressures of living overseas…

Mar 31, 2026

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Kenyan Man Nahashon Wanyoike Found Dead in Seattle After Weeks-Long Search

Nahashon Kamau Wanyoike, known as “Kama”, has been found dead in Seattle, Washington. His body was recovered at Green Lake Park, where his vehicle had earlier been located during the search. The Kenyan community in th…

Mar 31, 2026

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Kenyan Man to Be Deported After Serving Sentence in $12 Million US Fraud Case

John Miriuki Wamuigah, 36, will be deported to Kenya after completing a prison sentence in the United States for his role in an international online fraud scheme.Wamuigah was sentenced to just under two years in priso…

Mar 30, 2026

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Kenyan Diaspora in the UK and the US Hold Memorials for Two Community Members

Members of the Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom and the United States have held memorial services to honour the deaths of Leonard Mambo Kitavi and Basillisa Jelimo.In Cumbria, England, mourners gathered on 27 Mar…

Mar 30, 2026

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From Watchman to US Navy: Jackson Maina’s Life-Changing Green Card Story

Jackson Maina, known as Prince Jack, has joined the US Navy after relocating from Kenya through the Diversity Visa Lottery programme.Maina grew up in Kenya, where he worked as a watchman earning a modest wage and face…

Mar 30, 2026

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Akothee’s Planned Move Abroad Set to Inspire the Kenyan Diaspora

Kenyan singer and entrepreneur Esther Akoth, known professionally as Akothee, will launch her memoir Turn Your Pain Into Purpose on 11 April 2026 at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. The event will also mark her birt…

Mar 30, 2026

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Bernice Kariuki’s Path to Becoming Arsenal’s First Kenyan Chef

Bernice Kariuki, a Kenyan chef from Nairobi, has built an international career in elite sport, working with Arsenal Football Club and contributing to Formula One at the Silverstone Grand Prix.Kariuki was born and rais…

Mar 29, 2026

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Nakuru Man Reunites with Sister in Australia After Eight Years of Travel Setbacks

A Kenyan woman living in Adelaide has been reunited with her brother after eight years apart, following multiple failed attempts to secure travel documents and complete the journey.Princess Suzzy Eling welcomed her yo…

Mar 29, 2026

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Kenyan Entrepreneur Anita Wanjiru Builds Thriving Wellness Business in Berlin

Kenyan entrepreneur Anita Wanjiru has established a successful wellness centre near Berlin, building a career that spans nine countries across several continents.Wanjiru grew up in Kenya before pursuing professional o…

Mar 29, 2026

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News Brief: Kenyan Envoys Push for Dedicated Funds to Assist Citizens Abroad

Tensions are rising within Kenya’s political and administrative structures as disputes emerge at both county and national levels, alongside growing concerns over diplomatic support and proposed electoral reforms.In on…

Mar 29, 2026

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US-Based Kenyan Richard Areba Launches Child Nutrition Programme for Vulnerable Communities

Kenyan philanthropist Richard Ogachi Areba is expanding healthcare, nutrition, and mental health programmes in Kenya through a series of targeted initiatives focused on vulnerable communities.Areba, who is based in th…

Mar 29, 2026

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UK-Based Kenyan Urges Migrants to Embrace Digital Way of Life

Kenyan migrant Sarah Kosgei says newcomers to the UK must quickly adapt to a society structured around digital platforms.Kosgei, who recently moved to the UK, emphasises that reliance on online services begins immedia…

Mar 28, 2026