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Vivo Fashion, Wazawazi Founders to Front Kenya's Sh32 Trillion Investment Pitch in the US

Kenya is gearing up for an ambitious investment drive during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The East African nation aims to secure commitments totalling an impressive $250 billi…

May 14, 2024

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University of Manchester Honours Outgoing Kenyan Ambassador Manoah Esipisu's Achievements

The outgoing Kenyan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Manoah Esipisu has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to diplomacy and fostering international partnerships. His tenure has been marked by sig…

May 14, 2024

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Kenyan Stephen Munyakho's Execution in Saudi Arabia Temporarily Halted

The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it has secured a postponement of the impending execution of Stephen Munyakho, now known as Abdulkareem, in Saudi Arabia. This development comes as a relief for…

May 13, 2024

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International Gold Smuggling Racket Busted, Three Kenyan Nationals Arrested

Three Kenyan women were apprehended over the weekend by Indian authorities at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on allegations of gold smuggling. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Depa…

May 13, 2024

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Kenyan Nurse Regains Councillor Seat in Sweden

Kenyan nurse with specialized skills Daniel Mwaura Njuguna has returned to his position as a councillor in a Swedish town after being nominated by his political party. Njuguna's journey to regaining his seat reflects…

May 10, 2024

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Family Pleads for President Ruto's Intervention in Son's Death Sentence Case in Saudi Arabia

The fate of Kenyan national Stephen Bertrand Munyakho hangs in the balance as a looming execution date of May 15, 2024, approaches in Saudi Arabia. Munyakho, born in 1974 in Pumwani, Nairobi, was convicted of murder u…

May 9, 2024

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Seamless Process as Kenyans in the US Get Passports in Record Time

The Kenyan government recently delivered hundreds of passports to Kenyans in the United States. These passports represent the culmination of applications submitted by Kenyans abroad just last month. This expedited iss…

May 8, 2024

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Labor Agreements Fuel New Opportunities for Kenyans in the Gulf

The World Migration Report 2024 published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reveals the shift in migration patterns for Kenyan and other African nationals. Traditionally, the United Kingdom and the…

May 8, 2024

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Jacinta Mutonga: From Humble Beginnings to Inspiring Others in the US

US-based Jacinta Mutonga is happy to share her personal growth and her transition abroad. Hailing from a small village in Kirinyaga County, Mutonga was born into a polygamous family with an alcoholic father. She says…

May 7, 2024

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Kenyan Working in Qatar Shares US Green Card Lottery Success Story

For many aspiring immigrants, the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program presents a chance to pursue the American dream. Among the fortunate winners of the DV 2025 lottery is John Nderitu, a Kenyan national currently emp…

May 6, 2024

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How Veronica Mumira Connects Kenyan Talent to Australian Healthcare Opportunities

Auscare International School stands tall in healthcare education in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 2001 by the visionary entrepreneur and medical practitioner Veronica Mumira, this institution has undergone…

May 5, 2024

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Kenyan Diaspora Invited to Contribute to National Development Through Skills Transfer Program

The Kenyan government is launching the Kenya Diaspora Skills Transfer Program. The initiative is designed to leverage the expertise and experience of Kenyans living abroad. This program aims to harness the potential o…

May 5, 2024

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Kenyan Faces Execution in Saudi Arabia, Family Scrambles to Raise Sh 123 Million Blood Money

Stephen Bertrand Munyakho, a Kenyan man born in Pumwani, Nairobi in 1974, faces possible execution in Saudi Arabia on May 15, 2024. Munyakho was convicted of murder under Sharia law and sentenced to death by beheading…

May 5, 2024

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Dafine: How I Moved to the US Without a Host

For many, moving to America and starting anew is an enticing prospect. However, the reality of such an endeavour can be daunting especially when one lacks a support system or connections in the country. Before setting…

May 3, 2024

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Why I Swapped Urban America for Life in Rural Kenya

For Jasmine, the decision to leave her federal employment job in the United States and move to a rural part of Kenya with her family was driven by a profound yearning for something more. Disappointed with the relentle…

May 2, 2024

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How Alcoholism Led to Imprisonment and Deportation of a Kenyan Student in Australia

Evans Kurgat, a Kenyan national from Chesumei in Nandi County, left Kenya for Australia in pursuit of higher education. Kurgat studied journalism and media studies at Eldoret College of Professional Studies. In Austra…

Apr 30, 2024

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The 'Majuu' Syndrome: Kenya's Obsession with the West

Azimio spokesman Makau Mutua provides insightful observations regarding the perception of one nation by another and how citizens express their sentiments. He castigates the derogatory remarks made by US President Dona…

Apr 29, 2024

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UK, Germany Emerge as Top Destinations for Kenyan Workforce

The Kenyan diaspora is a critical pillar of the Kenyan economy. Remittances, the money they send back home, have become one of the country's leading sources of foreign exchange, surpassing traditional exports like cof…

Apr 26, 2024

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Kenya Airways Demands Release of Detained Staff in DRC

Kenya Airways has lodged a formal complaint regarding the detention of two of its employees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The airline maintains that the staff members are being held unjustly despite a…

Apr 26, 2024

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Ugandan Court Releases 32 Kenyan Teens in Cross-Border Firearms Case

A Ugandan martial court has released 32 Kenyan teenagers who were previously sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing illegal firearms. The teenagers, apprehended in Moroto District with a significant amount of…

Apr 26, 2024