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Kenyan Nurse Khadija Juma Honoured in Dubai for Innovative Blood Donation Program

Kenyan nurse Khadija Mohamed Juma was welcomed home Tuesday with celebratory fanfare after being named a top 10 finalist in the prestigious 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award in Dubai on Monday. While Ghana's N…

May 29, 2025

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At 40, Kenyan Immigrant Reinvents Herself as a Business Owner in Washington State

Catherine Wangui, 46, is poised to launch her own group home in Washington State, a culmination of a six-year journey that saw her transition from a career in Kenyan banking and insurance to a registered nurse and, ul…

May 27, 2025

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Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Secures Legal Victory in US Court Over $1.5 Million Dispute

Kenyan businessman Julius Mwale has emerged victorious from a contentious legal battle in the United States after a federal court in the Southern District of New York recorded the voluntary dismissal of a $1.5 million…

May 26, 2025

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Kenyan Man Accused of Mumbai Stabbing Spree Granted Bail After Three Years in Jail

Geoffrey Kimuyu, a Kenyan national accused of attacking eight pedestrians in Mumbai in June 2022, was granted bail by the Bombay High Court on May 9, 2025, following three years of pre-trial detention. On June 1, 2022…

May 25, 2025

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Kenya and the UK Partner to Enhance Protections for Migrant Workers

Kenya is strengthening its efforts to protect migrant workers through enhanced collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Labour Abuse Authority (LAA).High-level discussions in London, led by Kenya’s Principal Secretary…

May 22, 2025

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Kenyan Musician Kevin Tembo Celebrates Birthday by Supporting Disadvantaged Families in Australia

Kevin Tembo, a Kenyan-born musician based in Australia, has once again demonstrated his commitment to philanthropy by marking his birthday with charitable acts across two continents. While celebrating his personal mil…

May 22, 2025

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Kenyan Truck Drivers Decry Detentions in South Sudan

Kenyan truck drivers operating in South Sudan are facing a surge in arbitrary detentions and exploitative legal practices, raising concerns about the stability of cross-border trade between the two nations. The Long D…

May 21, 2025

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Kenyan Professionals to Access More Job Opportunities in Jersey and Isle of Man Under New Deal

A newly established agreement between Jersey-based recruitment firm GR8 and the Kenyan government is poised to streamline the sourcing of skilled labour from East Africa to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The…

May 20, 2025

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Kenyan Woman Arrested in Mumbai Airport for Cocaine Smuggling

A Kenyan national was apprehended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai after authorities discovered 1.57 litres of liquid cocaine concealed within cosmetic bottles, officials from Ind…

May 19, 2025

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Kenyan National Faces Life Sentence for Alleged Arms Trafficking to Mexican Cartel

A Kenyan national, Elisha Asumo, is facing potential life imprisonment in the United States after his arrest in Morocco on charges of facilitating firearms purchases for the Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) cartel, one…

May 18, 2025

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Kenya Expands Educational Opportunities for Students Seeking Studies in New Zealand

The Kenyan government is actively pursuing strategies to leverage its diaspora workforce, initiating collaborations with Kenyan-owned recruitment agencies abroad to enhance labour mobility. The Kenya High Commission i…

May 16, 2025

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Kenyan Domestic Workers Face Brutal Exploitation Under Saudi Arabia’s Kafala System

A new report by Amnesty International has brought renewed attention to the widespread mistreatment of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, revealing a pattern of exploitation, abuse, and systemic failures rooted i…

May 15, 2025

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Kenyan Pilot Killed as Aircraft Shot Down in Sudan's Darfur Region

A Kenyan pilot, Captain Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi, was killed when the cargo plane he was piloting was struck by artillery fire near Nyala Airport in the conflict-ridden Darfur region of Sudan. The incident, which…

May 13, 2025

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Kenyan Scientists Lead Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Treatment

A novel drug, Scedamin, is poised to revolutionise the treatment of sickle cell disease in children, particularly in Africa, where the condition is most prevalent and access to care is severely limited. Developed by Y…

May 11, 2025

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Kenyan Professionals in Australia Inspire New Investment Hub in Elgeyo Marakwet

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has concluded a week-long tour of Australia, announcing plans to establish a Diaspora Liaison Office in his county to facilitate investment from Kenyan expatriates. The initiativ…

May 11, 2025

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Kenya Warns Citizens of Fraudulent Job Offers in South Korea

The Kenyan government has issued a strong advisory cautioning its citizens against a surge in fraudulent job offers purportedly located in South Korea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that these scams ta…

May 9, 2025

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Why Kenyans Abroad Are Choosing to Return Home After Years Overseas

A growing number of Kenyans who ventured abroad for education and professional opportunities are returning home, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a renewed appreciation for their roots. These returnees o…

May 8, 2025

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Elgeyo Marakwet’s Pepea Scholars Graduate in Melbourne as County Secures More Scholarships

Elgeyo Marakwet County has marked a significant achievement in its educational development as the inaugural cohort of students under the Pepea Scholarship Program graduated from CIC Higher Education in Melbourne. The…

May 8, 2025

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Kenya Blacklists 32 Recruitment Firms in Crackdown on Fraudulent Job Agencies

The Kenyan government has escalated its campaign against unscrupulous recruitment agencies preying on job seekers desperate for overseas employment, blacklisting 32 firms operating without proper authorization. This…

May 7, 2025

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Bodies of three Kenyans killed in UAE fire to be repatriated following Mike Sonko’s intervention

The remains of three Kenyan nationals who perished in a devastating fire in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been repatriated to Kenya, marking a somber period of mourning for their families and sparking rene…

May 5, 2025