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Kenyan Entrepreneur in Minneapolis Struggles as ICE Crackdown Keeps Customers Away

A Kenyan entrepreneur in Minneapolis is struggling to keep her salon afloat amid heightened US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, which have led to a sharp decline in customer numbers.Glayonce Pinky…

Feb 23, 2026

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US-Based JCM Pastor Quits in Protest Over Ruto Invitation

Pastor Charles Wachira has resigned as president of the United States branch of Jesus Compassion Ministry (JCM) in protest over the church's decision to invite President William Ruto to its third anniversary celebrati…

Feb 22, 2026

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Russia Denies Recruiting Kenyans to Fight in Ukraine After Intelligence Report

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has denied claims that it is recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in Ukraine, calling the allegations “dangerous and misleading propaganda.”The statement followed a report by National Int…

Feb 22, 2026

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Kenyan-born Officer Joan Ochuodho Appointed to Lead Key UK Airbase

RAF Wittering has appointed Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho as its new Station Commander, placing a Kenyan-born officer in charge of one of the United Kingdom’s key airbases.Wing Commander Ochuodho was raised in Ugenya…

Feb 22, 2026

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Mystery as Kenyan Woman Found Disoriented at Kuala Lumpur Airport

A Kenyan woman, identified only as Ishra, was found in a distressed state at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, prompting an urgent appeal for assistance from the Kenyan diaspora and authorities in Malaysia.The woman…

Feb 21, 2026

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Don’t Be Misled, Kenyan Student Warns Over Studying in China

A Kenyan student in China has warned prospective international learners to examine their study plans carefully, citing visa limits, work restrictions, cultural barriers and financial strain.In a widely shared social m…

Feb 21, 2026

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Why More Kenyan Migrants Are Settling Abroad Permanently

More Kenyans who leave the country for work or study are choosing to move from one foreign destination to another instead of returning home. This pattern, often described as secondary migration, marks a change from th…

Feb 20, 2026

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Kenya, Canada Partner to Expand Job Opportunities for Workers

Kenya is strengthening its partnership with Canada to create more employment opportunities and develop its workforce.This initiative follows recent talks between Kenyan officials and Canada’s High Commissioner, Joshua…

Feb 20, 2026

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Kenyan Auditor Pleads Guilty to $405,000 Embezzlement in New York

Tobias Otieno, a 41-year-old Kenyan national, has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $405,000 from the Town of Wallkill in Orange County, New York.Otieno, who worked as an auditor for the New York State Office of…

Feb 20, 2026

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How Growing Up in the US Shaped John Mburu’s Opera Career

John Mburu, a bass singer born in Warwick, Rhode Island to Kenyan parents, has built a career in opera through years of study, auditions, and performances with leading American institutions.Mburu’s introduction to ope…

Feb 19, 2026

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From Nairobi to Adelaide: How Elsy Wameyo Found Her Voice

Elsy Wameyo has established herself as a prominent voice in Australia’s contemporary music scene, drawing on her Kenyan heritage and Australian upbringing to shape a distinct and personal sound.Born in Nairobi in 1999…

Feb 19, 2026

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Revealed: At Least 1,000 Kenyans Fighting for Russia

More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited into the Russian military and deployed in the war in Ukraine, according to intelligence reports presented to Parliament of Kenya.Political leaders in Kenya have raised conce…

Feb 18, 2026

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Exposed: How Kenyans are Being Paid to Join Russia’s War

Kenyans who enlisted to fight in the Ukraine conflict are facing severe risks, with reports of deaths, injuries, disappearances, and prisoners of war. The situation is complicating Kenya’s diplomatic relations with Ru…

Feb 18, 2026

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Lessons Kenyans Abroad Can Draw from Jesse Jackson’s Life

Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the American civil rights leader, died on 17 February 2026 at the age of 84.Born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941, Jackson grew up in the segregated South, where poverty and rac…

Feb 18, 2026

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Why Rent Hits Hardest for Kenyans Starting Life in Canada

The high cost of living in Canada is proving to be a significant challenge for many Kenyan migrants, as rising rents and daily expenses strain their budgets.Shadrack Ngoi, a 38-year-old graduate student at the Univers…

Feb 18, 2026

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Kenyan in US Explains Why KSh20 Million Nurse Salary Doesn’t Make You Rich

Nurses in California may earn gross salaries approaching $160,000 annually, but after taxes, mandatory deductions, and the high cost of living, their disposable income is significantly lower.Kenyan-born US resident Mu…

Feb 17, 2026

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Kenyan Man Charged With Murder of Namibian Partner in Windhoek

A Kenyan man, Geoffrey Jeff Kasume, has been charged with the murder of his partner, Regina “Nambashu” Kondombolo, in Windhoek, Namibia. The 33-year-old Namibian entrepreneur was found dead at her home in Otjomuise Ex…

Feb 17, 2026

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Three Kenyans Held in Nairobi as US Pursues Extradition Over Fraud Claims

A Nairobi court has ordered three Kenyan nationals accused of financial fraud in the United States to remain in custody for two weeks while extradition proceedings are prepared.The Milimani Law Courts directed that Pe…

Feb 17, 2026

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Juja Family Finds Closure After Relative’s Body Is Repatriated From Dubai

The body of Kepha Ngugi, who died in Dubai three months after relocating for work, has finally been repatriated to Kenya for burial, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty for his family in Juja, Kiambu County.Ngugi’…

Feb 17, 2026

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Kenyan Man Missing in the US Found Dead

The Kenyan community in Atlanta is mourning the death of Josphat Mbugua, whose disappearance last month had raised widespread concern.Mbugua was last seen on 25 January along Mayson Turner Road, prompting appeals for…

Feb 16, 2026