DIASPORA NEWS
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Kenya's wedding industry is undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by the increasing number of diaspora brides seeking meticulously planned, high-budget ceremonies.
This trend is redefining traditional notions of creativity, control, and cultural practices within the sector.…
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A newly enacted US federal tax on international remittances is poised to significantly impact the finances of Kenyans residing and working in the United States.
The legislation, signed into law on 4 July by President Donald Trump, introduces a one percent excise duty on money transfers sent…
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A Kenyan caregiver, identified as Wanjiru, has died following a violent incident in Birmingham.
Her death occurred on 23 June at a residence in Winson Green, days after her children joined her in the United Kingdom. Wanjiru, a single mother of four from Mataara, Gatundu North, Kiambu County,…
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The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is facing intense scrutiny over its hiring protocols after it emerged that a Kenyan national with a prior conviction for criminal sexual conduct briefly held a senior position within the department.
Wilson Tindi, 42, served as Director of Internal…
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A former Kenyan parliamentary aspirant is amongst twelve men arrested in Minnesota following a coordinated law enforcement operation targeting suspected child exploitation.
The Eden Prairie Police Department confirmed the arrests, which occurred on Monday, involved individuals aged 24 to 46.…
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President William Ruto's official visit to the United Kingdom on 2 July 2025 culminated in the signing of the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025-2030.
The agreement, witnessed by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, commits up to £1.5 billion (KSh 266 billion) in UK-…
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The Kenyan government's pursuit of foreign investment, marked by costly international delegations and business engagements, often encounters bureaucratic obstacles.
A potentially more effective and readily available resource, the Kenyan diaspora, remains largely untapped despite its…
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The Kenyan community in the United States is in mourning following the recent deaths of two young men, Evans Kibiwott Kangogo in Seattle and Eliud Kipsang in Washington State.
Evans Kibiwott Kangogo, a Kenyan national residing in Seattle, was found dead in his Northgate apartment on 27 June 2025,…
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The suicide of Patrick Kariuki, a 51-year-old Kenyan-born former US Marine, in Azusa, Los Angeles County, in late May has brought into sharp focus the challenges faced by members of the African diaspora living far from home.
Kariuki's death, following a battle with a grade 4 brain tumour,…
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Kenya has begun a phased evacuation of its citizens from Iran following recent escalations in regional hostilities between Tehran and Tel Aviv.
The first group of Kenyans arrived safely at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on 29 June, marking a significant step in the government's efforts…
