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Mama Kayai Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in the US

Kenyan screen legend Mary Khavere, widely known as Mama Kayai, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Myogenic Excellence Awards in the United States, marking a career spanning four decades in East African t…

Jul 19, 2025

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Kenyan Woman in Lebanon Pleads for Help After Being Blamed for Shop Robbery

A Kenyan domestic worker employed overseas is appealing for assistance after being implicated in a high-value shop robbery. Spenica Ogenja, juggling household duties with retail work, is facing substantial financial d…

Jul 18, 2025

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Michelle Watiki Leaves Rolls-Royce to Launch Tech Startup in Nairobi

Amidst a growing trend of African diaspora professionals returning to the continent, Michelle Watiki, a 27-year-old engineer-turned-entrepreneur, has left a promising career in Britain to tackle the data challenges wi…

Jul 18, 2025

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Women’s Rights Icon Phoebe Asiyo Dies at 90 in North Carolina

Phoebe Muga Asiyo, a revered figure in Kenyan politics and a champion of women’s rights, has died in North Carolina, United States, at the age of 90. Her family has confirmed her passing, marking the end of an era for…

Jul 18, 2025

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Why I Left the US to Launch Two Businesses in Nairobi

Sally Ngoje, a 28-year-old management consultant and entrepreneur, has returned to Nairobi from New York, embracing the city's burgeoning startup ecosystem after a period of professional and personal reflection. Her m…

Jul 17, 2025

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PS Njogu Praises Diaspora for Driving Kenya’s Development and Global Influence

Kenya is intensifying its commitment to inclusive development and international diplomacy. Separate events in Meru and Nairobi underscore Kenya’s strategic focus on leveraging global networks and professionalising its…

Jul 16, 2025

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Lupita Nyong’o Joins US Lawmakers to Push for Uterine Fibroid Health Legislation

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has become a prominent voice in public health advocacy, spearheading a campaign for heightened awareness, research funding, and policy changes regarding uterine fibroids, a common…

Jul 16, 2025

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Kenyans Overseas Send Sh325.4 Billion in First Half of 2025

Remittances from Kenyans abroad reached Sh325.4 billion ($2.519 billion) in the first half of 2025, a 5.8 percent increase year-on-year, driven by concerns over imminent changes in US taxation policies. This spike com…

Jul 15, 2025

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Kenyan Woman Arrested in Mumbai Cocaine Smuggling Operation

A Kenyan woman is in custody in Mumbai following her arrest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Friday, accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine into India via internal concealment. Florence Indang…

Jul 14, 2025

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Kenyan Diaspora Urged to Support Family of Caregiver Killed in Birmingham

An ongoing police investigation into the death of Irene, a Kenyan mental health carer, while on duty in Birmingham has ignited a fierce debate about the safety and protection of migrant workers within the UK's care in…

Jul 14, 2025

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Gachagua Embarks on US Tour to Rally Diaspora Support Ahead of 2027 Kenyan Elections

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commenced a two-month tour of the United States, targeting the Kenyan diaspora in a strategic bid to reinvigorate his political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections…

Jul 12, 2025

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How Deportation From America Led Two Kenyans to Reinvent Their Lives and Inspire Others

The personal stories of Kenyans Mwali Muyumbu and Levis Kones illustrate the resilience and reinvention possible even after deportation from the United States. Their experiences are particularly relevant as conflict r…

Jul 12, 2025

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Germany Seeks Kenyan Talent as Delegation Wraps Nairobi Labour Mobility Mission

A high-level German delegation recently concluded a visit to Nairobi, signalling increased collaboration between Kenya and Germany on labour mobility and vocational skills development. The visit highlights Germany's s…

Jul 9, 2025

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Stateless Man With Kenya Roots Deported to Jamaica by Trump Administration

Jermaine Thomas, 39, finds himself in a legal and existential limbo in Jamaica, a nation he was deported to despite never having lived there. Residing in a Kingston homeless shelter, Thomas's situation highlights the…

Jul 9, 2025

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Diaspora Remittances Surpass Exports in Kenya as Inflows Near Sh605 Billion

Diaspora remittances are rapidly solidifying their position as a crucial pillar of Kenya's economy, outstripping traditional exports and reshaping the nation's financial landscape. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) repo…

Jul 8, 2025

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Where’s Waithaka? Grandfather’s Disappearance in Alabama Turns Family Reunion into Nightmare

The disappearance of Reuben Waithaka, a 72-year-old Kenyan national, continues to confound authorities and devastate his family, seven weeks after he vanished in Calera, Alabama. The case has cast a shadow over what w…

Jul 8, 2025

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Kenya’s Diaspora Population Hits 4 Million as Overseas Births Surge

The number of Kenyan children born outside the country has risen sharply, reflecting the growing impact of government-backed foreign employment initiatives. New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)…

Jul 6, 2025

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Kenyan Government Cracks Down on Rogue Agencies as Diaspora Job Placements Top 400,000

Nairobi is intensifying efforts to safeguard Kenyan workers abroad, as evidenced by a recent meeting between Kenyan officials and representatives from GR8 Recruitment, a Channel Islands-based firm. The discussions, wh…

Jul 6, 2025

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Kenyan Diaspora Brides Drive Nairobi Wedding Planning Boom With High-Budget Outsourcing

Kenya's wedding industry is undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by the increasing number of diaspora brides seeking meticulously planned, high-budget ceremonies. This trend is redefining traditional notio…

Jul 5, 2025

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Trump’s ‘Beautiful Bill’ Imposes 1% Remittance Tax, Threatening Kenyan Diaspora Support Systems

A newly enacted US federal tax on international remittances is poised to significantly impact the finances of Kenyans residing and working in the United States. The legislation, signed into law on 4 July by President…

Jul 5, 2025