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Family Seeks Government Help to Repatriate Body of Kenyan Worker Who Died in Iraq

The family of Felister Kemunto Kaunda, a Kenyan migrant worker who died in Iraq, is seeking government assistance to repatriate her body for burial in Kisii.Relatives said Kemunto had been working in Iraq for three ye…

Jan 4, 2026

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Why US-Based Kenyans Often Miss Festive Season Reunions

Many Kenyans living in the United States are unable to return home during the December festive season due to high travel costs, immigration restrictions and personal circumstances that make international travel diffic…

Jan 2, 2026

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FBI Expands Minnesota Probe into $250M Federal Fraud Linked to Kenya

The FBI has deployed additional agents and resources to Minnesota as part of an expanded investigation into large-scale fraud involving federal programs, with money flows traced to overseas destinations including Keny…

Dec 29, 2025

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Kenya Man Eric Mutuma Kaithula Missing in Kent, Washington

A Kenyan man has been missing in Kent, Washington since October, 2025. Eric Mutuma Kaithula was last seen in Kent in October. Eric is described as 46 years old, 5 feet-5 inches tall, and weighs about 130 pounds. He ha…

Dec 28, 2025

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Kenyan Immigrant Nurse Killed in Explosions at US Care Facility

A Kenyan nursing assistant was among two women killed after explosions tore through a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on 23 December, leaving more than 20 people injured.The explosions occurred at the Bris…

Dec 27, 2025

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Kenyans in diaspora Seek Own MPs, Senators and Online Voting for 2027

Kenyans living abroad have presented a proposal calling for the creation of dedicated parliamentary seats for the diaspora and the introduction of secure digital voting ahead of the 2027 General Election.The plan, sub…

Dec 26, 2025

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Kenyans in Diaspora Celebrate Christmas Through Video Calls and Online Platforms

Kenyans living abroad marked Christmas by maintaining religious and cultural traditions despite financial pressure and reduced remittances to families at home.Across several countries, diaspora communities gathered in…

Dec 25, 2025

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Kenyan Man Jailed for Life in US Over Plot to Crash Hijacked Plane Into Atlanta Building

A Kenyan man has been sentenced to two life terms in the United States after being convicted of plotting to hijack a passenger aircraft and crash it into a major building in Atlanta.Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, was senten…

Dec 25, 2025

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Nearly 200 Kenyans Remain in Myanmar and Thailand After Repatriation Efforts

Kenya has repatriated 119 citizens from scam compounds in Myanmar, with nearly 200 more awaiting evacuation as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle the networks responsible.Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora…

Dec 23, 2025

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Family Appeals for Help as Kenyan Medic Remains in Al-Shabaab Captivity in Somalia

The family of Kenyan clinical officer Ambrose Kimiti has renewed calls for urgent action after a video emerged showing him alive in captivity nearly a year after his abduction in Somalia.Kimiti, 44, has been held by t…

Dec 23, 2025

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Kenya Rescues 119 Citizens From Myanmar Fraud Camps; 86 Refuse Evacuation

Kenya has repatriated 119 citizens from Myanmar as part of an ongoing operation to assist nationals trapped in scam compounds across Southeast Asia.The State Department for Diaspora Affairs said 198 Kenyans remain in…

Dec 22, 2025

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Inside the Nairobi Agribusiness Scam That Cost an American Investor Millions

The High Court has rejected a Nairobi businessman’s request to stop his arrest and prosecution over alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud linked to an American investor.In its ruling, the court held that the Dire…

Dec 21, 2025

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Kenya Uses Airline Travel Records to Disrupt Recruitment of Citizens into Russian Military

Kenya is using airline travel records to investigate and disrupt networks recruiting its citizens into the Russian military, a move that has already led to the rescue and repatriation of 18 nationals.Prime Cabinet Sec…

Dec 21, 2025

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Kenyan Diaspora in South Africa Urged to Respect Immigration Laws

South Africa recently deported seven Kenyan nationals following an immigration raid in Johannesburg, after authorities found them working in violation of their visa conditions.The Department of Home Affairs said the i…

Dec 20, 2025

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Kenyan Embassy Advises Citizens in Saudi Arabia to Comply With Travel Regulations Ahead of Holidays

The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh has advised citizens in Saudi Arabia to comply fully with immigration and labour regulations before travelling during the festive season.In a statement issued ahead of the holiday period…

Dec 19, 2025

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Kenyan Domestic Worker Stranded in Oman As Employer Withholds Passport

A Kenyan woman working as a domestic worker in Oman remains stranded, unable to return home due to withheld documents and financial constraints.Rodah, a young woman from Kitale in Trans Nzoia County, travelled to Oman…

Dec 18, 2025

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US Soldier of Kenyan Origin Sentenced to 26 Years for Killing Wife

A Kenyan-born US Army soldier has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his wife in Killeen, Texas.The 53-year-old, who worked as an aircraft structural repairer, admitted killing…

Dec 18, 2025

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Kenyan-Born U.S. Army Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi Sentenced in Texas to 26 Years for Wife's Murder

A United States Army court has sentenced Kenyan-born Staff Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi to 26 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the unpremeditated murder of his wife, fellow soldier Sergeant Esther Gitau, follo…

Dec 17, 2025

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Kenya Repatriates 18 Nationals Recruited to Fight in Ukraine

Kenya has successfully repatriated 18 nationals who were stranded in Russia after being recruited to fight in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The operation was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs t…

Dec 17, 2025

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Kenyan Priest Detained in Texas Chooses Voluntary Return to Kenya

An Episcopal priest held in immigration detention in Texas for nearly two months has decided to leave the United States voluntarily and return to Kenya, citing delays in his case and continued confinement.The Rev. Jam…

Dec 16, 2025