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Trapped in Limbo: The Stateless Children of Kenyan Mothers in Saudi Arabia
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Trapped in Limbo: The Stateless Children of Kenyan Mothers in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, thousands of children born to Kenyan mothers navigate life without official recognition or identity. Among them is Blessings Iminza, who has endured eight years of statelessness, unable to return to K…

Nov 10, 2024
Kenyan-Born Deborah Mungai Becomes First Kenyan to Win Miss Africa Great Britain Title
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Kenyan-Born Deborah Mungai Becomes First Kenyan to Win Miss Africa Great Britain Title

On October 26, 2024, the prestigious Miss Africa Great Britain pageant crowned 22-year-old Deborah Mungai as its latest winner. This momentous occasion not only celebrated Mungai's beauty and talent but also highlight…

Nov 8, 2024
Kenyan Government Struggles to Account for Diaspora Amid Lebanon Evacuation
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Kenyan Government Struggles to Account for Diaspora Amid Lebanon Evacuation

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has sparked a critical response from the Kenyan government as it grapples with the challenge of evacuating its citizens from the war-stricken nation. The government's efforts to repatri…

Nov 8, 2024
Joyful Homecoming: Kenyan Evacuees Arrive from War-Torn Lebanon as Rescue Efforts Continue
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Joyful Homecoming: Kenyan Evacuees Arrive from War-Torn Lebanon as Rescue Efforts Continue

On November 7, 2024, Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu shared a video of Kenyan citizens joyfully singing inside a bus after being rescued from the war-torn Lebanon. This group of 43 Kenyans is set t…

Nov 7, 2024
Kenyan Woman Discovers Truth About Gay Husband After Years of Abuse in US
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Kenyan Woman Discovers Truth About Gay Husband After Years of Abuse in US

Kenyan woman named Mary has shared her compelling story of immigration to the United States, which evolved from hopeful beginnings into a deeply troubling experience of isolation and emotional abuse. Mary's American c…

Nov 6, 2024
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You Won't Even Get Visas: American Pastor Criticizes Kenyan Trump Supporters
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You Won't Even Get Visas: American Pastor Criticizes Kenyan Trump Supporters

Donald Trump has won the race to become the 47th president of the United States and is expected to be declared the president-elect. US-based Kenyan preacher Esther Muthoni Muteti has castigated the surprising support…

Nov 6, 2024
Kenyan-American Makes History in Minnesota Legislature Win
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Kenyan-American Makes History in Minnesota Legislature Win

Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley has achieved a historic milestone in Minnesota politics, becoming the first state legislator of Kenyan heritage after winning the House of Representatives seat in District 38A. The Democratic c…

Nov 6, 2024
Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Decries 'Vote-Buying' in Kenya as She Runs US Office
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Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Decries 'Vote-Buying' in Kenya as She Runs US Office

Kenyan-born American candidate Huldah Hiltsley is poised to make history as she vies for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Running under the Democratic Party banner in District 38A, Hiltsley aims to be…

Nov 5, 2024
Kenyan Al-Shabaab Operative Found Guilty in 9/11-Style Plot in Manhattan
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Kenyan Al-Shabaab Operative Found Guilty in 9/11-Style Plot in Manhattan

A federal jury in Manhattan on Monday, November 4 delivered a decisive verdict convicting Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old Kenyan national, on all six counts related to terrorism conspiracy charges. The charges incl…

Nov 5, 2024
Treasury Targets Kenyans in Diaspora with New Tax Rules
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Treasury Targets Kenyans in Diaspora with New Tax Rules

Kenya's National Treasury and Economic Planning has unveiled a tax policy revision that will impact Kenyans working remotely from overseas locations. Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announces that these workers will now…

Nov 4, 2024
Lesbian Kenyan Woman Battles UK Deportation Despite Death Threats Back Home
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Lesbian Kenyan Woman Battles UK Deportation Despite Death Threats Back Home

Virginia Wairimu, 51,left Kenya in 2019 and settled in the UK seeking safety after her life was threatened for being a lesbian in Kenya. Born into a conservative Christian household in Kenya, Wairimu's early life foll…

Nov 4, 2024
Emerging Kenyan Rapper ZZYCHI Prepares to Launch Provocative New Single "Judas"
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Emerging Kenyan Rapper ZZYCHI Prepares to Launch Provocative New Single "Judas"

Kenyan rapper ZZYCHI, currently residing in Qatar, is poised to release a compelling new track that promises to challenge musical and cultural boundaries. Titled "Judas," the drill anthem explores themes of betrayal a…

Nov 1, 2024
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How Kenya Plans to Honour Its Citizens Abroad Through 15 Award Categories
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How Kenya Plans to Honour Its Citizens Abroad Through 15 Award Categories

The Kenyan State Department for Diaspora Affairs has inaugurated a groundbreaking initiative to recognize the outstanding achievements of Kenyans living abroad through the Jamhuri Diaspora Awards. This annual celebrat…

Oct 31, 2024
Kenyan Maid's Distress Call from Saudi Bathroom Sparks Rescue Efforts
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Kenyan Maid's Distress Call from Saudi Bathroom Sparks Rescue Efforts

Urgent concerns have emerged following a distressing social media post on social media platform X regarding a Kenyan domestic worker allegedly confined in Saudi Arabia. The United States of Africa (USA) account recent…

Oct 31, 2024
Kenyan Officials Meet Diaspora Community at Saudi Arabia Labour Expo
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Kenyan Officials Meet Diaspora Community at Saudi Arabia Labour Expo

Kenyan officials recently conducted a crucial diaspora engagement session during the Human Resources and Labour Services Expo 2024 in Saudi Arabia. The delegation, spearheaded by Ambassador Isaiya Kabira and Kenya's A…

Oct 30, 2024
US Police Under Scrutiny Following Minneapolis Shooting of Kenyan Immigrant
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US Police Under Scrutiny Following Minneapolis Shooting of Kenyan Immigrant

The shooting of Davis Moturi, a Kenyan resident of Minneapolis, has sparked intense criticism of American law enforcement, reigniting debates about policing practices and their impact on communities of colour. The inc…

Oct 30, 2024
Kenyan Immigrant Convicted of $1.5 Million Tax Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 3 Years in US Prison
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Kenyan Immigrant Convicted of $1.5 Million Tax Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 3 Years in US Prison

A former tax preparer and community leader in Kansas faces a three-year prison sentence for orchestrating a substantial tax fraud scheme that cost the US government $1.5 million (approximately Sh193.5 million). Hophin…

Oct 29, 2024
5,000 Kenyans Stranded in Qatar After World Cup Dream Turned Nightmare
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5,000 Kenyans Stranded in Qatar After World Cup Dream Turned Nightmare

Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that approximately 5,000 Kenyan citizens find themselves stranded without employment or financial resources in Qatar. During a recent appearance on Citizen TV…

Oct 28, 2024
Kenya to Host 11th Diaspora Convention as Remittances Hit Sh156bn
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Kenya to Host 11th Diaspora Convention as Remittances Hit Sh156bn

Kenya is preparing to convene the 11th Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention. The event will unite Kenyans from across the globe to advance national development initiatives. The three-day convention, scheduled for Dece…

Oct 27, 2024
Ruto's Govt Celebrates as Diaspora Remittances Hits Historic Sh610B Mark
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Ruto's Govt Celebrates as Diaspora Remittances Hits Historic Sh610B Mark

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported remarkable growth in diaspora remittances, with September 2024 figures reaching USD418.5 million (Sh54 billion). This represents a 22.9% increase from the previous year's U…

Oct 26, 2024
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