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Kenya Tells Stranded Nationals to Exit Middle East at Their Own Expense

Kenya has advised its citizens living and working in the Middle East to consider leaving the region as hostilities escalate, noting that individuals are responsible for travel costs while the government will continue…

Mar 6, 2026

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Over 500,000 Kenyans in the Middle East as Government Prepares Emergency Evacuation

Kenya has issued a formal advisory for its citizens in the Middle East as regional hostilities intensify, urging vigilance and close contact with diplomatic missions.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs report…

Mar 6, 2026

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Relief at JKIA as Kenyans Arrive from Dubai on First Evacuation Flight

A special flight operated by Kenya Airways landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Thursday carrying dozens of passengers evacuated from Dubai, including 13 schoolchildren and their teachers who ha…

Mar 5, 2026

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How Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ Is Showcasing African Cinema in Northern Europe

Kenyan writer and cultural organiser Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ founded the Helsinki African Film Festival to present African cinema to audiences in northern Europe and encourage cultural exchange between Africa and Europe.Wanj…

Mar 5, 2026

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Kenya Airways Schedules Special Repatriation Flights to Dubai After Airspace Closure

Kenya Airways will operate special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai on 4 and 5 March 2026 after suspending scheduled services to the United Arab Emirates due to the closure of its airspace.The airline sa…

Mar 4, 2026

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Kenyan Teacher Redefines Learning in New York Classroom

Njeri Gachathi, a first-grade teacher from Kenya, has turned her unique cultural identity into a powerful tool for reshaping education in one of New York City’s most progressive schools.For years, Gachathi viewed her…

Mar 4, 2026

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Government Warns of Grave Danger as Kenyans Join Russian Armed Forces

Kenyan authorities are facing growing concerns over nationals joining the Russian military, with some reported dead or missing after enlisting. The government is investigating cases involving Kenyan citizens and seeki…

Mar 4, 2026

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How Kenyan-Finnish Author Wilson Kirwa Keeps His Childhood Memories Alive Abroad

Kenyan writers living abroad are increasingly using childhood memories as a foundation for their work, blending personal experience with broader cultural themes.One notable example is Wilson Kirwa, a former athlete wh…

Mar 3, 2026

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Kenyan Players Stranded in Lebanon as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut

Three Kenyan footballers, Austine Odhiambo, Anthony Akumu, and Masoud Juma, are stranded in Beirut as violence intensifies in Lebanon.Odhiambo, who joined Beirut-based Nejmeh SC after his performance at the 2025 Afric…

Mar 3, 2026

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Justin Muturi Calls for Immediate Evacuation of Kenyans from Middle East

Justin Muturi has urged the government of Kenya to begin the immediate evacuation of its citizens from the Middle East, citing rising instability and safety concerns.In remarks issued on 1 March, the former Attorney G…

Mar 1, 2026

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Family of Missing Kenyan Woman in UK Issues Press Statement

Police, family members and Kenyan diaspora organisations are conducting a coordinated search in Slough for missing student Edna Mmbali Ombakho, with Thames Valley Police pursuing several active lines of inquiry.On Thu…

Mar 1, 2026

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Kenya Urges Citizens in Middle East to Register With Embassies Following US–Israel Strikes on Iran

Kenya has instructed its citizens in the Middle East to register with the nearest embassy or consulate after escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran led to airspace closures and regional disruption.In an adviso…

Mar 1, 2026

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Kenya Warns Citizens Abroad to Stay Alert After US‑Israel Strike on Iran

Kenya has advised its citizens in the Middle East to take extra precautions following a sharp rise in regional hostilities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 28 February.In a statement, Foreign Affairs Prin…

Feb 28, 2026

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Kenyan Student in Russia Alleges Sh100,000 Crypto Scam by Fellow Citizen

A Kenyan student in Russia has accused a fellow countryman of defrauding him of 780 USDT (around KSh 100,000) through a failed cryptocurrency exchange, leaving him unable to pay his university fees.Hassan Mohamed Hass…

Feb 27, 2026

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Kenyan Businessman Charged with Recruiting Citizens to Fight in Ukraine

Festus Arasa Omwamba, a 33-year-old Kenyan businessman, appeared in court on Thursday facing charges of trafficking citizens to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Omwamba, who owns Global Face Human Resources, is…

Feb 26, 2026

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Diaspora Affairs Team Saves Kenyan Woman Found Stranded in Malaysia

The Kenyan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has assisted a Kenyan citizen, Olivia, who was found stranded and in distress at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Wednesday, 25 February.She was taken to a medical facil…

Feb 26, 2026

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Kenya Launches Digital Portal to Support Citizens Living Abroad

Kenya has launched a unified digital portal enabling citizens living abroad to access key government services online through the Diaspora Integrated Information Management System (DIIMS) on the eCitizen platform.The s…

Feb 25, 2026

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Inside the Russian Mercenary Network Recruiting Kenyans for War

Festus Arasa Omwamba, a 33-year-old Kenyan national, is facing allegations of running fraudulent schemes and facilitating the recruitment of Kenyans into Russia’s military, as multiple investigations close in on his a…

Feb 25, 2026

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Kenyan Diaspora Leader Shiundu Awarded Historic City of London Honour

Juvenal Shiundu, a prominent figure in the international maritime sector, was recently recognised with the Freedom of the City of London.The honour reflects his significant contributions to global maritime safety and…

Feb 24, 2026

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600 Kenyans Stranded in Cambodia Sue Government Over Delayed Rescue

More than 600 Kenyan nationals stranded in Cambodia have filed a petition in the High Court in Nairobi, demanding urgent government action to facilitate their rescue and repatriation by 28 February. The petition, subm…

Feb 23, 2026