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Former Maseno Teacher Dies Suddenly While Visiting Family in the US
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Former Maseno Teacher Dies Suddenly While Visiting Family in the US

Steve Omondi Jaboma, a veteran Kenyan teacher, died on Tuesday, 7 October, at Baystate Hospital in Massachusetts while visiting family in the United States.Jaboma’s death is believed to have been caused by an underlyi…

Oct 14, 2025
MP Calls for Urgent Repatriation of Ailing Kenyan Worker in Saudi Arabia
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MP Calls for Urgent Repatriation of Ailing Kenyan Worker in Saudi Arabia

A Kenyan Member of Parliament has called for urgent government action to repatriate Frenda Chelangat, a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, who is reportedly seriously ill and unable to return home due to withheld docume…

Oct 14, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Two Deaths in the US and Australia
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Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Two Deaths in the US and Australia

Two members of the Kenyan diaspora have died in separate incidents in the United States and Australia, prompting mourning in communities in Minnesota and Perth.Fred Ojienda Gondi, 33, was found dead in his apartment i…

Oct 14, 2025
Steve ‘Alulu’ Jungo: A 27-Year Odyssey in Yugoslavia and the Music That Endured
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Steve ‘Alulu’ Jungo: A 27-Year Odyssey in Yugoslavia and the Music That Endured

Steve Hannington Jungo Chokwe left Kenya in 1965 at the age of 16 and spent nearly three decades in Yugoslavia, where he built a career in medicine, the arts and international diplomacy.Born in Kenya’s coastal region…

Oct 12, 2025
Kenyans Forced into Russian Military Through Fake Job Offers
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Kenyans Forced into Russian Military Through Fake Job Offers

Dozens of foreign nationals, including Kenyan and South Asian citizens, have been conscripted into Russia’s military under deceptive employment schemes that promised civilian work but led to frontline deployment.In Ke…

Oct 12, 2025
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Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Sudden Mid-Air Death of Roselyne Oyaro
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Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Sudden Mid-Air Death of Roselyne Oyaro

Roselyne Oyaro, a Kenyan woman living in the United States, died suddenly after experiencing a medical emergency during a transatlantic flight from Amsterdam to the US.Ms Oyaro, also known as Rose, had travelled to Ke…

Oct 9, 2025
Kenyan Women Face Global Shame Over Rising Drug Trafficking Arrests
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Kenyan Women Face Global Shame Over Rising Drug Trafficking Arrests

Kenyan women continue to be arrested at international airports for drug trafficking, with recent cases involving large quantities of cocaine and heroin intercepted both locally and abroad.On 4 October 2025, 41-year-ol…

Oct 9, 2025
How a Kenyan Engineer Secured a Top Role in Ireland’s Water Industry
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How a Kenyan Engineer Secured a Top Role in Ireland’s Water Industry

A Kenyan engineer is leading major water and sanitation projects in Ireland after securing a senior role at RPS Tetra Tech in Dublin.Eunice Wanjiku, 36, now oversees infrastructure initiatives that serve thousands acr…

Oct 8, 2025
Sexual Offenders Tarnish Reputation of Kenyans Abroad
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Sexual Offenders Tarnish Reputation of Kenyans Abroad

A Kenyan man has been arrested in North Carolina after allegedly attempting to pay for sex with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl, who was in fact an undercover officer.Stanley Amalemba Ambeyi, 38, was tak…

Oct 8, 2025
‘Where Are They?’ Families Plead for Missing Kenyan Activists in Uganda
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‘Where Are They?’ Families Plead for Missing Kenyan Activists in Uganda

Two Kenyan nationals, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were abducted by armed men in Uganda last week while travelling to meet opposition leader Robert Kyangurai. The pair, affiliated with the Free Kenya Movement, have be…

Oct 7, 2025
Washington State University Unveils Statue Honouring Kenyan Legend Henry Rono
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Washington State University Unveils Statue Honouring Kenyan Legend Henry Rono

Washington State University has unveiled a bronze statue of Henry Rono, the legendary Kenyan distance runner, near its athletic fields to honour his remarkable legacy in collegiate athletics.Rono, who passed away in F…

Oct 7, 2025
Kenyan High Commission Warns Nationals on Mozambique Visa Overstay Penalties
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Kenyan High Commission Warns Nationals on Mozambique Visa Overstay Penalties

The Kenyan High Commission in Maputo has formally warned its nationals, urging them not to exceed the 90-day visa-free stay allowed in Mozambique following a rise in overstay cases.In a statement released on Sunday, t…

Oct 6, 2025
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Kenyan Woman Finds Purpose in Her 50s After Widowhood and Divorce Abroad
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Kenyan Woman Finds Purpose in Her 50s After Widowhood and Divorce Abroad

Faith Henton, a UK-trained mental health nurse, has launched a new initiative in Kenya aimed at strengthening trauma-informed care and improving support for vulnerable children and families.Born in Nairobi and raised…

Oct 4, 2025
Kenyan Woman Joyce Njeri Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Singapore
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Kenyan Woman Joyce Njeri Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Singapore

A Kenyan woman has been charged with drug trafficking in Singapore after authorities allegedly found several kilograms of cocaine in her possession at Changi Airport.Joyce Njeri Mburu, 31, was arrested on 29 July alon…

Oct 4, 2025
Kenyan Dr Lyna Nyamwaya Announces Run for Minnesota House Seat in District 43A
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Kenyan Dr Lyna Nyamwaya Announces Run for Minnesota House Seat in District 43A

Dr Lyna Nyamwaya has announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives, becoming the first to enter the race for District 43A following Representative Cedrick Frazier’s decision not to seek re-electio…

Oct 3, 2025
India Begins Deportation of Kenyan Women Found with Expired Visas in Mumbai Hotel
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India Begins Deportation of Kenyan Women Found with Expired Visas in Mumbai Hotel

Indian authorities have launched deportation proceedings against 15 East African women found staying illegally at a hotel in Mumbai’s Marol area, following a police raid prompted by intelligence from the Anti-Terroris…

Oct 3, 2025
Rising H-1B Visa Costs Push Kenyan Talent to Consider Canada and UK
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Rising H-1B Visa Costs Push Kenyan Talent to Consider Canada and UK

A new executive order by US President Donald Trump has introduced a $100,000 (KSh12.9 million) fee for sponsoring H-1B visa applicants, significantly raising the cost for employers hiring foreign skilled workers.The H…

Oct 2, 2025
Kenyans Locate Family of Man Set for Unclaimed Cremation in London
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Kenyans Locate Family of Man Set for Unclaimed Cremation in London

The family of George Mungai Karanja has been located in Kenya, days before authorities in London were due to carry out an unclaimed cremation following his death in early September.Mr Karanja died on 1 September 2025…

Oct 2, 2025
Kenyan-Born Chef Introduces Mombasa Cuisine to American Food Scene
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Kenyan-Born Chef Introduces Mombasa Cuisine to American Food Scene

In Houston, Texas, Kenyan-born chef Zayn Khalfan is introducing Coastal Kenyan cuisine to new audiences through her business, Mombasa Street Eats.Originally from Mombasa, Khalfan moved to the United States in 2006. Dr…

Oct 1, 2025
Kenyan Diaspora in the Netherlands Balances Opportunity with Cultural Adjustment
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Kenyan Diaspora in the Netherlands Balances Opportunity with Cultural Adjustment

A growing number of Kenyan professionals and students are building careers and academic paths in the Netherlands, drawn by scholarship programmes and international opportunities, but facing challenges in adapting to D…

Oct 1, 2025
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