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Azimio Diaspora Joins Signature Collection Drive to Oust Ruto

Azimio supporters in the diaspora have pledged to collect 100,000 signatures from eligible Kenyan voters in order to reach the goal of 10 million signatures to delegitimize President William Ruto's government. During…

Jul 23, 2023

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Kenyan Artist Sells Painting For Sh14 Million

Kenyan artist Wangari Mathenge has sold a painting entitled "Home Sweet Home" to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, USA for Sh14 million ($100,000). The painting depicts a family of African-Americans enjoying thei…

Jul 23, 2023

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Edday Nderitu Confirms Separation With Husband Samidoh

Edday Nderitu on Saturday confirmed that she left her husband Samidoh, clarifying that she is not involved in any polygamous relationship. Edday, currently residing in the US, revealed that she decided to end her mar…

Jul 22, 2023

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Relief for Kenyan Woman Facing Death Sentence in Malaysia

A Kenyan woman who was found guilty of trafficking illegal substances in Malaysia has been granted a reduced sentence by the Court of Appeal. On Thursday, July 20, the court overturned the previous ruling that had pr…

Jul 21, 2023

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How Winnie Adipo Became a US Soldier After Four Rejections by KDF

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Winnie Adipo had a single dream: to become a military officer. Every year, her father would take her to the annual fair in Mombasa where the colourful rides, tantalizing smells, a…

Jul 20, 2023

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Kenyan Arrested for Trafficking Over 2kg of Cocaine at Vietnam Airport

A Kenyan woman has been arrested at the Tan Son Nhat airport in Vietnam with 2.3 kilograms of cocaine. The woman managed to avoid detection at three airports including the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairo…

Jul 18, 2023

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Inflation Continues to Impact Diaspora Inflows

The Central Bank of Kenya on Monday released their weekly report which showed a decline in diaspora remittances to Kenya in June 2023. The figure dropped to $345.9 million (Sh49 billion) from $352.1 million (Sh49.9 b…

Jul 17, 2023

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I Have Made Millions From Content Creation in the UK, Says Shorn Arwa

UK-based Kenyan content creator Shorn Arwa claims that she has raked in millions of shillings from content creation since relocating to the UK. Through an Instagram post on Friday, July 14, Arwa expressed joy that he…

Jul 14, 2023

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Kenya Offers Options to Investors in London

Kenya has initiated talks with potential investors in London before deciding on which debt instrument to issue, ranging from a Eurobond to a Shariah-compliant Sukuk, or the Japanese Samurai bonds. Sources report that…

Jul 12, 2023

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Chinese Scholarships Make Kenyan Students' Overseas Dreams Come True

Tyson Wachira Kinuthia had always wanted to better his prospects through education. He had sent in many applications to study abroad but to no avail. Eventually, his luck changed and he secured a chance to pursue his…

Jul 12, 2023

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Kenyan Priest Arrested in Jamaica

A 39-year-old Kenyan cleric was on Tuesday, July 11, arrested by Jamaican law enforcement officers who accused him of four criminal offences. According to the Jamaica Gleaner's report, the priest, a parishioner at a…

Jul 12, 2023

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Kenyan Woman Deported From the US Over Video on Her Phone

A Kenyan woman was deported to Kenya after the US authorities discovered a video of her working in the country despite having a visiting visa. On a Brad Show Live episode hosted by lawyer Brad Bernstein on Tuesday, J…

Jul 11, 2023

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Kenya Government Announces Nursing Jobs in Saudi Arabia With Lucrative Salaries

The Ministry of Labour has issued a call for the recruitment of trained health professionals in Saudi Arabia. The open positions are in the medical field, including nursing, surgery, adult intensive care unit, pediat…

Jul 11, 2023

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Christine Wawira: Navigating Life in the US While Keeping My Kenyan Roots Alive

At the outset of her acting career, Christine Wawira Njagi chose to go by a stage name after she felt her name was too difficult to pronounce. She decided to look up Arabic names and eventually decided on Naila, whic…

Jul 10, 2023

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Finland Education Scam: Parents Storm Uasin Gishu County Offices for Refund

On Monday, July 10, outraged parents who were scammed in Uasin Gishu County over a Finland education program had to resort to storming the county offices, demanding to be refunded the money they paid. Police were dis…

Jul 10, 2023

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7 Year-Old Kenyan-American Girl Missing in Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell police are searching for a missing seven-year-old girl, Anna Mutura authorities announced Sunday. Anna Mutura is black, weighs 70 pounds and is about 4′7″ according to Lowell police. She was last seen wearing…

Jul 9, 2023

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Money Sent Home by Kenyans in Uganda Doubles to Ksh86.23B

Kenya has seen a significant rise in the remittances received from their diaspora population in Uganda at a time when inflows from other top global sources are declining under inflationary pressure. In the first five…

Jul 5, 2023

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Kenyans in the US Launch a Posh Estate in Nairobi

A group of around 300 Kenyans residing in the US has launched a multi-million housing project in Nairobi. This 87-unit complex, dubbed Kitisuru Amani, is situated in the picturesque Nairobi suburb bordering Kiambu cou…

Jul 4, 2023

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Kenyan Woman Dies after Being Struck By a Vehicle in Newburyport, Massachusetts

A Kenyan woman died after being hit by an SUV in Newburyport, Massachusetts. According to police, Mercy Wamaitha Kimani, 41, was struck by an SUV while walking along Low Street in Newburyport on June 24 around 9pm. Sh…

Jul 4, 2023

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Bernard Lagat: Story of Award-Winning Athlete Working as a Coach in the US

Bernard Lagat, born in Kenya in 1974, is a world-renowned athlete who dominated in the 1,500 and 5,000 metres race categories. He flew the Kenyan flag in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, earning a silver and bronze medal…

Jul 1, 2023