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Mohammed Asif Hafeez, also known as "Sultan," has begun serving a 16-year prison sentence in a New York federal prison after his conviction for orchestrating a vast international drug trafficking operation.  Hafeez's incarceration marks the end of a protracted legal battle that spanned…
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Kenyan expatriates residing in Israel are confronting an increasingly volatile situation as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, marked by recent missile strikes that have disrupted daily life and instilled a sense of uncertainty among the populace.  The immediate impact of these events…
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The Kenyan diaspora in Stoke-on-Trent convened on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to mark Millennials Day. Organized by young Kenyan professionals and students, the celebration served as a platform to reaffirm heritage, discuss challenges faced by migrants, and strengthen community bonds. The event…
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A chilling effect has gripped East African students pursuing higher education in the United States, as heightened immigration enforcement and digital surveillance under recent administrations transform their academic experience into one fraught with anxiety and self-imposed censorship.  Once…
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A government initiative designed to address youth unemployment by placing Kenyans in jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is facing a wave of criticism as beneficiaries report unforeseen costs and bureaucratic challenges. The "Kazi Majuu" (Jobs Abroad) program, spearheaded by the Ministry of…
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The athletics world is in mourning following the sudden death of Kenyan middle-distance runner Eliud Kipsang, who passed away in Alabama at the age of 24 from cardiac arrest.  Kipsang's death marks a tragic end to a promising career that had only recently begun to gain international traction.…
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A 28-year-old Kenyan resident of Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, died early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle collision on the A14, prompting a police investigation and causing significant traffic disruptions.  The accident occurred around 2 a.m. on the eastbound carriageway near Spaldwick.…
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Returning to Kenya after years of arduous labour overseas, many migrant workers are finding their dreams of a secure future decimated by financial betrayal at the hands of their own families.  This disturbing trend is leaving returnees vulnerable, disillusioned, and struggling to rebuild their…
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Sixty Kenyan graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) are poised to elevate their technical careers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following the announcement of fabrication-focused job opportunities.  This initiative provides a significant pathway for skilled Kenyan tradespeople to…
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A growing number of real estate schemes in Kenya are defrauding investors, particularly those residing in the diaspora, eager to invest in their home country.  Enticed by the prospect of secure investments, these individuals are losing substantial sums of money to deceptive marketing practices…