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Kenyan Companies Rush to Tap Diaspora Market
Thu, 08/16/2012 04:36 PM | By Mwakilishi

Kenyan companies are rushing to tap the huge financial opportunities in the diaspora as remittances continue to rise sharply.
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NGO: Kenyan Coast a Haven for Child-Porn Producers
Thu, 08/16/2012 02:39 PM | By Mwakilishi

Kenya's coastal region is one of the nation's poorest, a place where vacationers have long exploited rampant poverty and lax law...

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Kenyan Parents of a High School Student in Florida Who committed Suicide Intend to Sue
Thu, 08/16/2012 01:20 PM | By Mwakilishi

David Githiiyu had a promising future. But at the age of 15, the Lee High School student committed suicide. Githiiyu's family believes...

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Accused Maryland Cannibal From Kenya Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial
Thu, 08/16/2012 11:55 AM | By Mwakilishi

Alexander Kinyua, the college student accused of killing a family friend and ingesting his heart and brain, has been declared...

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Kenyan Traders Cry Foul Over Chinese Hawkers in Nairobi
Thu, 08/16/2012 11:43 AM | By Mwakilishi

Hundreds of Kenyan traders took to the streets of Nairobi on Thursday accusing Chinese dealers of abusing tourist visas to come into the...

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Arizona Governor Defies White House, Blocks Benefits To Young Immigrants
Thu, 08/16/2012 11:18 AM | By Mwakilishi

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, a bulwark in the conservative fight for stricter immigration policies, issued an order on Wednesday...

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Miss Kenya Raises Sh1.3M in China
Thu, 08/16/2012 09:03 AM | By Mwakilishi

After making it to the finals in the ongoing Miss World Beauty with a Purpose beauty pageant in China, Kenyan beauty Shamim Ali has...

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Kenya Political Parties Set to Mint Millions From Elections
Thu, 08/16/2012 01:10 AM | By Mwakilishi

The main political parties stand to make huge amounts of money from nomination fees in the next General Election.

The Orange...

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Father of Accused Maryland Cannibal From Kenya Speaks About Family, Life After Crime
Wed, 08/15/2012 09:57 PM | By Mwakilishi

Antony Kinyua says that his family has not been the same since his son, Alexander Kinyua, of Joppatowne, Maryland, was charged with...

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Multinationals Siphon $50B in African Capital
Wed, 08/15/2012 08:53 PM | By Mwakilishi

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says multinational corporations are responsible for much of the illegal transfer of money out...

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Thousands Line Up for Right to Work Legally in US
Wed, 08/15/2012 07:30 PM | By Mwakilishi

Nathaly Uribe has all the papers she needs to get a work permit - something the 17-year-old daughter of a construction worker only...

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ICC Witnesses Protest Plan to Relocate Hideout
Wed, 08/15/2012 06:17 PM | By Mwakilishi

International Criminal Court witnesses against four Kenyans facing charges at The Hague have rejected a plan to move them to hideouts in...

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Ngahu Wins in Kangema as Moses Ole Sakuda Claims Kajiado North Nomination
Wed, 08/15/2012 05:31 PM | By Mwakilishi

Nyingi Tiras Ngahu has won the Kangema constituency The National Alliance (TNA) party nominations. He garnered 4,820 votes to defeat six...

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Kenyans Studying in Canada Share Canadian Varsity Experience
Wed, 08/15/2012 04:14 PM | By Mwakilishi

Students studying abroad have an edge, thanks to the exposure and world-class facilities. The Standard's Hellen Miseda was in...

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Dark Secrets of Kenya Olympics Team Emerge
Wed, 08/15/2012 02:12 PM | By Mwakilishi

Team Kenya had threatened to quit the London 2012 Olympic Games over a controversy regarding training, it has emerged.

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LATEST OP-EDS/BLOGS

Baada Ya Ripoti Ya TJRC, Ombeni Radhi...Ombeni Msamaha!
Fri, 05/24/2013 08:02 AM | By J. Mtulivu

Tunaipongeza ripoti iliotolewa siku chache zilizopita na Tume ya Ukweli, Haki na Maridhiano inayoongozwa na Mwanyekiti wake Bw Hosea Kiplagat....

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Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC); Who Needs it?
Fri, 05/24/2013 12:01 AM | By Mohamed Wato

The TJRC has finally submitted its report detailing the past injustices committed by Kenyans against fellow Kenyans. The accusations range from...

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The Diaspora Experience: America's Story
Thu, 05/23/2013 08:38 PM | By Robert Hormats

The diaspora experience has long been "America's Story." As Russell Shorto's book, The Island at the Center of the World, details,...

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TJRC Report Very Important, But Potential Fuel for a Rwanda-Like Genocide
Thu, 05/23/2013 11:07 AM | By Peter K. Ndethi

Ambassador Bethuel Kiplagat and your TJRC team, congratulations for coming up with a report so courageous, one that did not spare even the...

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Is the Kenya Diaspora Punching Below its Weight?
Tue, 05/21/2013 03:16 PM | By Elkanah Odembo

Kenyans living abroad have increasingly become integral in the country’s development. With estimated 3 million of them in the Diaspora, this is of...

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By Snubbing Kenya, President Obama Disrespected Himself
Mon, 05/20/2013 10:40 PM | By Jacktone S. Ambuka

The white house released president Obama’s itinerary for his visit to African countries. Surprisingly, Kenya, the land of president Obama’s father...

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UN Security Council Must Stop the ICC Kenya Case
Mon, 05/20/2013 04:26 AM | By John M Kamau

The UN Security Council, The ICC President and the International community should find that there exists a reasonable cause to warrant an urgent...

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Mandera Needs an Integrated Peace Mission
Sun, 05/19/2013 09:01 PM | By Mohamed Wato

The security situation in North Eastern region is deplorable. The region is like a zone within a war torn country where antagonists settle scores...

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Uhuru and Ruto Suffering From Moral Integrity Deficiency Syndrome to End Violence
Fri, 05/17/2013 02:44 AM | By Jacktone S. Ambuka

As president Uhuru Kenyatta presided over crisis meeting on Thursday at state house to asses deteriorating security across the country, one...

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Police Brutality Has No Place in New Kenya
Wed, 05/15/2013 12:02 PM | By Jacktone S. Ambuka

Known for his skepticism of a powerful government and his love for individual and collective liberty, third president of the United States Mr....

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Great Wonders From Nyeri County
Wed, 05/15/2013 05:42 AM | By Peter K. Ndethi

Nyeri County Governor Nderitu Gachagua will have an easy time lobbying and negotiating aid support to Nyeri County, in the International World. I...

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Attorney General Muigai-Led Delegation to The Hague is Wasteful Spending of Tax-Payer's Money
Tue, 05/14/2013 12:43 PM | By Jacktone S. Ambuka

A high-powered delegation led by Kenya’s attorney general Dr. Githu Muigai will be at The Hague this week for an official visit to the...

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LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

6th Kenya Scholars and Studies Association Conference at Bowling Green State Univ. - Sep 6-7 2013
Thu, 05/23/2013 11:30 AM | By Mwakilishi

Please plan to attend the 6th Kenya Scholars & Studies Association Conference at Bowling Green State University in Ohio on September 6 and 7, 2013. The Kenya Scholars...

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4-Night Memorial Day Weekend Entertainment at Bobbys Club in Baltimore – May 23-26, 2013
Tue, 05/21/2013 11:13 PM | By Mwakilishi

Bobbys Club in Baltimore, Maryland presents a 4-Night Memorial Day Weekend Entertainment.

Thursday: Ladies Night – Drink Specials
Friday...

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Death Announcement for Beth Njeri (Kabethi) of Pittsburg, California
Thu, 05/16/2013 12:14 PM | By Mwakilishi

Following the sad demise of one of our long time San Francisco Bay area (Pittsburg, CA) resident Beth Njeri (Kabethi) who went to be with the Lord on Sunday Morning the 12th of...

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Family Fun Day at Cox's Point Park in Essex, Maryland – July 6, 2013
Wed, 05/15/2013 09:28 PM | By Mwakilishi

You are invited for a fun-filled Family Day in the Park on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Cox’s Point Park located at 820 Riverside Drive, Essex, Maryland 21221 starting at 2pm....

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Memorial Service and Fundraiser for the Late Joseph Ndabaru Kamau of Newark, Delaware
Wed, 05/15/2013 01:08 AM | By Mwakilishi

We regret to announce the sudden death of Joseph Ndabaru Kamau. Joseph, 49 years old, was a Nurse at Pike Creek Rehabilitation Center, Cadia.  He quietly rested in his...

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Space Available in a Container Shipping Out to Kenya at the End of June
Sun, 05/12/2013 06:52 PM | By Mwakilishi

ATTENTION! Want to ship anything from the USA to Kenya? Space is available in a container shipping out at the end of June.

Anyone interested can contact 410-302-...

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MOST POPULAR NEWS ARTICLES & OP-EDS/BLOGS IN LAST 30 DAYS

Big Secret Mutula Kilonzo Died With
Sun, 04/28/2013 05:49 PM | By Mwakilishi

There is a secret so big that Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo will take to hisgrave. It is a story he warned Standard reporter Roselyne Obala would...

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Mystery Fifth Person in Mutula Kilonzo's Death Probe
Sat, 05/4/2013 04:54 PM | By Mwakilishi

Detectives investigating the death of Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo are exploring the presence of a mysterious visitor at his Maanzoni home when...

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Green Card Lottery (DV-2014) Entrant Status Check Begins May 1, 2013
Tue, 04/30/2013 03:33 PM | By Mwakilishi

Beginning Wednesday May 1, entrants from the 2012 diversity visa (green card) lottery can check on-line at the U.S. State Department’s “Electronic...

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Kenyan Man in the UK Admits Killing Up to 400 People in Kenya
Sat, 05/18/2013 08:38 AM | By Mwakilishi

A murderer who admits killing up to 400 people – many in bloody machete attacks – is living in the UK after being granted asylum.

John...

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Horrifying Story of Kenyans Suffering in China
Wed, 05/8/2013 12:17 AM | By Guest Author

Hi, I'm a Kenyan living in China.I have been here for an year and every day is a new story n now cant help to see how young Kenyans are...

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Money, Land and Power: The Secret Life of Mutula Kilonzo
Sat, 05/4/2013 05:32 PM | By Mwakilishi

One of Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo’s treasured assets was an old typewriter and a desk kept at his Machakos town office.

Although...

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Political Scientist Mutahi Ngunyi Suggests CORD May Have a Hand in Mutula Kilonzo's Death
Mon, 04/29/2013 12:46 PM | By Mwakilishi

Renowned Political Scientist Mutahi Ngunyi has broken his long silence by saying Coalition for Reform and Democracy (CORD) leaders may have a hand...

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[VIDEO] Mutula Kilonzo Feared for His Life: Muthama
Tue, 04/30/2013 05:15 PM | By Mwakilishi

Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo had raised fears over his life 48 hours before he was mysteriously found dead at his Maanzoni home, it has now...

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Senator Anyang Nyong'o Family Dispels Claims He is Dead
Sat, 05/11/2013 09:12 AM | By Mwakilishi

The family of Kisumu Senator Prof Anyang Nyon’go has dispelled claims on social media that he is dead.

A Nation reporter who visited...

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Kenyan Diaspora Dismisses a Group Claiming to Speak on their Behalf

A section of Kenyan Diaspora civic advocacy groups are taking issue with a group  purporting to be developing a document  to guide the Diaspora engagement with the government.

In a robust discussion in the social media, differ...

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Inspiration for Young Kenyans in the Diaspora

By Mary Kinuthia - For the young people out there, God gave us an opportunity to live in this country, Let us possess it and exploit our potential!!!

Many people know me as Karey. (Karey Kinuthia)  I’m only sharing my story to enco...

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Green Card Lottery (DV-2014) Entrant Status Check Begins May 1, 2013

Beginning Wednesday May 1, entrants from the 2012 diversity visa (green card) lottery can check on-line at the U.S. State Department’s “Electronic Diversity Visa” Entrant Status Check (ESC) web site to see if they won.

Applicants need t...

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[VIDEO] Kenyan Student in the US on a Mission to Change View of Africa

If you have studied or are currently pursuing studies in Western countries, you have probably experienced some dim view about Africa, thanks largely to western media.

A Kenyan student studying at the Washington and Lee University in the...

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