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More than a year after Citibank executive Marianne Kilonzi was killed in her London home, police have made no arrests and have not named a suspect.
Marianne Kilonzi, 43, was found dead in her flat on Argyll Road in Woolwich on 17 January 2025. She had been violently beaten. Ms Kilonzi was Kenyan-…
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The death of a Kenyan man who was living without shelter in the United Kingdom has prompted renewed calls for Kenya to establish safe houses for citizens facing crisis abroad.
The man, identified as Kepha Otundo, was found dead in early January in Reading, Berkshire, after exposure to extreme cold…
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Kenyan journalist Daniel Ogetta returned to Nairobi after completing a four-month fellowship in Beijing through the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC).
The programme brought together media professionals from around the world, combining structured briefings, field visits and…
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A Kenyan-born mother has brought a legal challenge against the Northern Ireland Executive, alleging it failed to act on a key pledge to update racial equality legislation.
Maureen Hamblin, who lives in County Antrim, filed a Judicial Review against the Executive Office over the lack of reform to…
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A 20-year-old Kenyan man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Thailand after being convicted of travelling with falsified immigration documents.
Anthony Mwangi, from Nakuru, arrived in Thailand in October 2024 intending to seek employment. He was arrested shortly after…
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Kenyan authorities have begun interviewing 51 citizens repatriated from Myanmar as part of an investigation into transnational cyber fraud and human trafficking networks.
The group, comprising 38 men and 13 women, arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday evening after being removed from compounds in Myanmar…
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A 28-year-old man of Kenyan origin has been charged in Brisbane with breaching the conditions of his Australian visa and is due to appear in court next month.
The Australian Federal Police said the man was arrested in Brisbane on 7 January 2026 and charged under section 76C(1) of the Migration Act…
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An estimated 3,000 Kenyans living in Scotland have formed a close-knit diaspora community that combines professional life with strong cultural ties and collective support.
Most Kenyan residents are based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, where many first arrived as students or skilled professionals before…
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Kenya has launched a 24-hour toll-free emergency hotline to assist its citizens in Saudi Arabia, with the service operated by the Kenya Consulate in Jeddah.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said the hotline, reachable on 8001000352, will operate seven days a week to provide immediate…
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Kenyan nationals continue to play a prominent role in Oman’s domestic workforce, particularly in households and private service roles.
The sustained demand for expatriate domestic workers reflects both economic and cultural factors. As Omani women have increasingly entered professional and public…
