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Damaris Mutua, a Kenyan mother currently held at the Samesco Deportation Centre in Riyadh, is urgently appealing for assistance from the Kenyan government and the public to facilitate her return home.
Mutua, who has been detained since September 2023, claims to be a victim of wrongful imprisonment…
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Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced on December 9 the development of a mobile application intended to provide immediate assistance to those experiencing mistreatment while abroad.
This initiative aims to ensure safe, legal, and dignified migration pathways for Kenyans seeking employment…
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A family in Ndeiya, Kiambu County is deeply saddened after their daughter, Margaret Martha Wanjiru, passed away.
Wanjiru left for Saudi Arabia in July 2024 with aspirations to improve her family's financial situation but passed away in October under circumstances that remain unclear. Initially,…
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Mark Wachiya, a young Kenyan man residing in Nairobi's Bahati estate, found himself undocumented in the United States after attending a conference in late 2021.
Although he holds a university degree, Wachiya faced barriers in securing meaningful employment in Kenya, prompting his decision to seek…
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On December 7, 2024, the University of North Georgia (UNG) hosted its Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony, where Charlotte Wanjiku Sims, a Kenyan-American and cum laude graduate, served as the student speaker.
Earning a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Korean, Charlotte's academic…
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President William Ruto's administration plans to issue a Diaspora Bond with a target of raising 500 billion Kenyan shillings in the first quarter of 2025.
This initiative, which is being led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, looks to leverage the financial resources of Kenyans living…
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The family of Electine Diana Alaka, a young Kenyan woman, is urgently seeking assistance as she finds herself stranded in a Saudi Arabian deportation center grappling with health concerns and bureaucratic obstacles.
Electine, who traveled to Saudi Arabia for work as a domestic helper, initially…
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Nairobi native Rose Mideva has encountered hurdles since relocating to Vancouver, Canada, a move that has tested her resilience in unexpected ways.
The transition from Kenya's temperate climate to Vancouver's harsh winters, where temperatures can drop to -8°C, marked the beginning of her challenges…
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The aspiration for financial prosperity in the diaspora is a topic of considerable interest worldwide.
A recent analysis by Ruwa Organic Farm raises the question: Can individuals achieve significant wealth while living and working in the United Kingdom? This inquiry reveals the complexities…
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Dr. Benard Omogo, a distinguished academic at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship for the summer 2024 application cycle.
This honour serves to recognize Dr Omogo's impactful work in promoting collaborative…
