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Owner of Swahili Village Restaurant in Washington, DC Accused of Stealing His Employees’ Wages

Authorities in Washington, DC are prosecuting Kevin Onyona, a Kenyan restaurant owner in Washington, DC, for allegedly stealing wages from hundreds of employees. The Attorney-General of Washington, DC, Brian Schwalb…

Aug 26, 2023

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Africa Now Fastest Growing Source of Diaspora Flows to Kenya

Remittances from Kenyan citizens living abroad in other African countries have seen a significant increase of 42 per cent in the first seven months of this year. The growth is the fastest among all continents, with N…

Aug 24, 2023

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Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Will be Trained on Foreign Cultures

The Labour Committee of the National Assembly has announced that individuals seeking employment abroad will receive training on foreign cultures before departing the country. The training is mandatory and aims to pre…

Aug 23, 2023

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Kenyans Abroad Sent Home a Record Sh54.6 Billion in July

In July, Kenyans residing and working abroad sent a record-breaking $378.1 million (Sh54.6 billion) back home to support their loved ones during tough times. This amount represents an 18.4% increase from the $319.4 m…

Aug 23, 2023

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Prof Jacob Kaimenyi Urges Kenyans Abroad to Open Eateries

Jacob Kaimenyi, a former Kenyan ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and mission to the European Union, is encouraging Kenyans to participate in 'food diplomacy' by promoting Kenyan cuisine abroad. He believes that show…

Aug 22, 2023

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Kenya Sends Second Batch of 76 Nurses to the UK

On Monday, August 21, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha announced the departure of 76 Kenyan nurses to work in the United Kingdom. On August 24, the selected group of nurses will depart from Kenya to work in…

Aug 22, 2023

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Elaine Grigg: Kenyan-Born Footballer Relishing Opportunities in Australia

Elaine Grigg never imagined that she would play American football professionally when she was growing up in Kenya. At the age of eight, she and her family relocated to Australia. While she didn't have a passion for s…

Aug 20, 2023

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Kalonzo's Daughter Follows Father's Footsteps in the UK

Damarie Kalonzo, the daughter of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has made a name for herself in the legal field in the United Kingdom. Following in her father's footsteps, who established his own law firm in the…

Aug 19, 2023

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How Nyeri Diaspora Advisory Council is Advancing Development Back in Kenya

Earlier this year, Nyeri County Governor appointed Prof Peter Ndiang’ui as the County's Honorary Ambassador. A group of individuals from various parts of the United States and Canada have come together as a team under…

Aug 16, 2023

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Revealed: Why Kenyans Are Desperate to Take Ugandan IDs

The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Uganda has been obliged to act due to the increasing number of Kenyans illegally obtaining the country's national identity cards. Uganda's authorities have expressed concern that Kenya…

Aug 15, 2023

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Kenyans Wow the World With Impressive Bartending Skills

Bartending is often portrayed as a fun job where you get paid to party. In Barcelona, Spain, two Kenyan bartenders arrive at Paradiso, the world's best bar, armed with Kenyan spices and ingredients to create a memora…

Aug 13, 2023

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Kenyan Students Travelling to China for Studies Feted

A group of 48 students will be heading to China to further their studies in various fields. The students have been granted scholarships for certificate, diploma, undergraduate and degree programs for a period of four…

Aug 10, 2023

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Kenya, Uganda Scramble for Nationals' Whereabouts in Amhara

The governments of Kenya and Uganda are trying to locate their citizens who may be in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, which is currently experiencing a state of emergency following a rebellion. Diplomats from both cou…

Aug 9, 2023

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Inside Kenya Government's Plan to Create 1 Million Overseas Jobs Per Year

The Kenyan government aims to generate one million job opportunities annually for Kenyans residing abroad in order to increase diaspora remittances and foreign exchange revenue. The total diaspora remittances reached…

Aug 9, 2023

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283 Kenyan Workers Have Died in Gulf in Three Years, Says Labor CS Bore

The Kenyan government has released data revealing that 283 Kenyan migrants working in Gulf countries have died in the past three years, beginning in January 2020. The statistics were presented by the Labour CS on Wed…

Aug 2, 2023

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Dubai-Based Kenyan DJ Babu Passes Away in a Tragic Road Accident

The entertainment industry is saddened by the loss of Babu Robespierre, a Kenyan DJ and events promoter based in Dubai. For more than ten years, DJ Babu had been actively organizing major African events for Kenyans r…

Aug 2, 2023

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Love of Autistic Brother Inspires Nyambura Njoroge to Battle for Miss Kenya USA

The story of Kenya Nyambura Njoroge is one of remarkable determination and love. Having grown up with a brother who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, Nyambura has always been acutely mindful of the challenges…

Aug 1, 2023

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Kenyan Patient Stranded in Abu Dhabi Hospital Evacuated

A Kenyan woman diagnosed with Leukemia who had been stranded in Abu Dhabi over lack of travel documents has been evacuated. Fatuma Kazdungu Thoya, who was working in Abu Dhabi, arrived at Moi International Airport in…

Aug 1, 2023

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How Kenyan Who Left Bank Job Found Himself Homeless in Canada

Daniel Wanyeki, a 33-year-old Kenyan, left his family and friends behind in search of a better life and job opportunities in Canada. He had quit his job as a banker in Kenya and was driven by the dream of finding sta…

Jul 30, 2023

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DP Gachagua Engages Kenyan Diaspora In Italy

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday evening engaged with Kenyans residing in Italy regarding the government's efforts towards financial inclusivity, specifically through the Hustler Fund program which provid…

Jul 25, 2023