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Singer Wendy Kimani Reveals Why She Wants to Move Back Home

Wendy Kimani rose to prominence in 2008 as a finalist on Tusker Project Fame Season Two, establishing her presence in Kenya’s music industry.Her appearance on the competition introduced her to a wide audience and mark…

Mar 28, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Reunites with Ailing Teacher After Social Media Appeal

Kenyan women abroad are drawing attention for both their personal stories and professional journeys.In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr Lyna Nyamwaya, an educational consultant, reconnected with her former mathematics teach…

Mar 27, 2026

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Kenyan Families Use Banana Stalks to Mourn Kin Killed in Russia–Ukraine War

Two Kenyan families are mourning sons who died while fighting in the Russia–Ukraine war after travelling to Russia for what they believed were civilian jobs.In Limuru, the family of James Kamau Ndung’u, 33, held a can…

Mar 27, 2026

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Five Kenyan Women Detained in Thailand in Anti-Prostitution Crackdown

Bangkok police detained 32 foreign women during an evening operation in the city centre on 20 March.The arrests were carried out at around 8:30 pm by officers from Lumpini Police Station, working with immigration and…

Mar 27, 2026

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Diaspora Criticised for Adopting Maasai Clothing Without Cultural Knowledge

Individuals wearing traditional Maasai clothing are increasingly presenting themselves as members of the community, prompting concern among Maasai leaders about authenticity and cultural exploitation.At hotels and bea…

Mar 26, 2026

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Kenya Cuts Diaspora Evacuation Funding from Sh400M to Sh26.77M Amid Rising Global Conflicts

Kenya’s Parliament has sharply cut funding for the evacuation of citizens from overseas conflict zones, approving just Sh26.77 million instead of the Sh400 million requested by the State Department for Diaspora Affair…

Mar 26, 2026

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Martha Karua Declares Presidential Run, Appeals to Kenyan Diaspora in the UK

Kenyan opposition leader Martha Karua formally declared her candidacy for the presidency, urging Kenyans living abroad to play an active role in the country’s governance and democratic development.Speaking in London d…

Mar 26, 2026

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Kenyans Among East African Students Celebrating Heritage in Edinburgh

Students from Kenya and other East African countries presented a cultural exhibition at the University of Edinburgh over the weekend, featuring traditional attire, music, and dance.The event highlighted the enduring p…

Mar 26, 2026

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Families Raise Alarm Over Missing Kenyans in US and Saudi Arabia

Two Kenyan families are urgently seeking information after their relatives disappeared in separate incidents overseas.In the United States, Abraham Kogo, a Kenyan from Uasin Gishu County who has lived in Mississippi s…

Mar 26, 2026

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After 22 Years in the US, Kenyan National Arrested by Immigration Officials, Set for Deportation

Jackson Kabut Gichema, a Kenyan citizen, was taken into US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on 24 March after completing a prison sentence for a rape conviction in Baltimore County.He now faces deport…

Mar 26, 2026

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Uasin Gishu Mother Pleads for Help to Bring Back Son Fighting in Russia

A family in Kipkenyo, Uasin Gishu County, is seeking government assistance after their son, Andrew Limo Kiprono, went missing and has not been in contact for six months while believed to be in Russia.Relatives say Kip…

Mar 25, 2026

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Kenyans in Japan Told to Embrace Unity and Cultural Identity

Geoffrey Owuor, Chairperson of the Kenyans in Japan Association (KIJA), has urged Kenyans living in Japan to strengthen unity, resilience, and cultural identity in his 2026 annual message.Owuor outlined a vision for a…

Mar 25, 2026

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Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Fallen Soldier in Minnesota

Isaac Onchana Segera, a Kenyan-born US Army serviceman, was found unconscious at a Minneapolis bus station on 4 March and later pronounced dead.Members of the Kenyan diaspora in the United States held a memorial servi…

Mar 24, 2026

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Jane Mukami Marks 9 Years Since Brother’s Death with Visit to Atlanta Grave

Kenyan wellness coach and writer Jane Mukami visited her brother’s grave in Atlanta, marking nine years since his death.Mukami travelled with her mother to honour Stephen Githen, a US military veteran who died on 3 Ma…

Mar 24, 2026

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Kenyan Journalist Relocates to UK, Embraces New Life in Nottingham

John Mwangi, a former Kenyan journalist, has settled in Nottingham, United Kingdom, reuniting with his family and embracing a new chapter in his life.Mwangi, who spent over 15 years in Kenya’s media industry, said his…

Mar 24, 2026

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Diaspora Kenyans Push for Clear Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kenyan citizens living abroad are pressing for clearer procedures and timelines to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Kenyan Diaspora Alliance has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundar…

Mar 23, 2026

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Kenyan Migrant Worker in Dubai Fights for Life as Another Dies in Qatar

Kevin Kimutai, a recently arrived Kenyan worker in Dubai, is in intensive care after his health deteriorated sharply days into his new job. Meanwhile, Eric Maasai, who had lived and worked in Qatar for nearly ten year…

Mar 23, 2026

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Kenyan Migrant Worker Returns Home Blind After Saudi Arabia Ordeal

Phelesia Ochieng returned to Kenya blind after a sudden loss of sight while working in Saudi Arabia.Phelesia, born in Kiambu and one of ten siblings, grew up in a family struggling with economic hardship. As an adult…

Mar 23, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Dies in UK as Family Seeks Funds for Repatriation

Families in Murang’a and the United Kingdom are mourning the death of Hannah Wanjiku Kamau, who died on 9 March 2026 at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after a short illness.Wanjiku, who was from Kangema in Murang’a…

Mar 23, 2026

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Over 350 Kenyans Rescued from Myanmar Scam Compounds, 39 Still Detained

At least 357 Kenyans escaped from scam compounds in Myanmar between October 2025 and January 2026, with 253 already returned home while others remain in detention or legal limbo.The Kenyan government is confronting a…

Mar 22, 2026