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Kenyan Man Hit, Killed by SUV in Houston, Texas on Christmas Day

A 21-year-old Kenyan man died after he was hit by a vehicle in Houston, Texas on Christmas Day. Stephen Kinge was reportedly walking south on Fry Road at around 12:25 a.m. when he was struck by an SUV vehicle travelin…

Dec 27, 2018

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The Cost of Sending Money this Festive Season for the Kenyan Diaspora

New research from WorldRemit reveals that the Kenyan diaspora could be losing as much as $13 every time they send money home this festive season due to the high cost of traditional remittance channels. Despite the wid…

Dec 25, 2018

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Kenyan Man in the US - John Kariuki - Wins $1 Million in Massachusetts Lottery

A Kenyan man living in the United States has become the latest lucky winner in the ongoing Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Instant Jackpot" instant game. John Kariuki from Springfield, Massachusetts is the…

Dec 24, 2018

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Kenyans in the Diaspora Lament over Poor Services at Embassies

A section of Kenyans in the diaspora have raised concerns over poor services offered by Kenyan embassies abroad. Kenya Development Associates Germany (KDAG) Secretary Mickie Ojijo claims that embassy officials have be…

Dec 20, 2018

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Kenyans Abroad Root for Diaspora Treasury Bond Issue

Kenyans living and working abroad have called on the National Treasury to consider diaspora bonds as an alternative means of raising funds for development projects. Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) chairman Shem Ochuodho…

Dec 18, 2018

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I Will Be Back, Miguna Miguna Declares after Friday's High Court Ruling

Deported self-proclaimed National Resistance Movement (NRM) General Miguna Miguna has announced he will be returning to Kenya. In a statement issued after Friday's high court ruling, Miguna thanked Justice Chacha Mwit…

Dec 14, 2018

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Kenyans in Diaspora to Set Up their Own Bank in Kenya

Kenyans in the diaspora have disclosed plans to set up their own microfinance bank in the country. Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) global Chairperson Shem Ochuodho says the move aims at helping Kenyans abroad drive thei…

Dec 14, 2018

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High Court Declares Miguna Miguna a Kenyan Citizen, Awards Him Sh7 Million Compensation

The High Court has ruled that deported Kenyan lawyer Miguna Miguna is a Kenyan citizen. In a ruling on Friday, Justice Chacha Mwita states that the firebrand politician's birthright cannot be taken away and has ordere…

Dec 14, 2018

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Kenya USA Diaspora Sacco Inks Deal with Real Estate Firm Optiven

Kenyan property firm, the Optiven Group has signed a deal with the Kenya USA Diaspora Sacco (KUDS). Under the agreement, members of the Kenya USA Diaspora Sacco will be given easy access to loans in order to acquire p…

Dec 12, 2018

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Kenyan Man who was Denied Entry into Australian Nightclub Awarded $3,000

An Australian nightclub has been ordered to pay $3,000 (Sh300,000) to a Kenyan student for racial discrimination. In a ruling on Thursday, a tribunal sitting in Melbourne, Australia directed Empire nightclub to pay th…

Dec 8, 2018

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Kenyans in Minnesota Convene Meeting in the Wake of Increased Incidents of Crime Committed by Compatriots

A section of Kenyans living in Minnesota have convened a meeting in a bid to come up with ways of addressing increased level of crimes committed by some of their own. This is in connection with the rising number of Ke…

Dec 1, 2018

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Kenyan Man Charged with Raping 15-Year-Old Girl in Tacoma, Washington

A Kenyan man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Tacoma, Washington has been charged with rape. Appearing before Pierce County Superior Court on Monday, 36-year-old Michael Muthee Munywe was charged with…

Nov 29, 2018

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Reprieve for Gay Kenyan Rugby Player in the UK as He's Released on Bail

A gay Kenyan rugby player who is facing deportation from the United Kingdom has been released on bail. Kenneth Macharia, a member of Bristol Bisons rugby team was being detained in an immigration removal center near H…

Nov 29, 2018

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Gay Kenyan Man Kenneth Macharia Survives Deportation from the UK

A gay Kenyan rugby player who was facing deportation from the United Kingdom has received a temporary reprieve after more than 70,000 people opposed the move. Kenneth Macharia, a member of Bristol Bisons - a gay inclu…

Nov 22, 2018

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Kenyan in the US Receives $25,000 Reward from Popular American TV Host Ellen Degeneres [VIDEO]

A Kenyan man in the US has received a $25,000 gift from popular American TV show host Ellen Degeneres to cater for his college fees. Degeneres got the attention of the middle-aged Kenyan man only identified as Lawrenc…

Nov 21, 2018

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Gay Kenyan Rugby Player Kenneth Macharia Detained, Faces Deportation from the UK

A gay Kenyan man living in the United Kingdom is facing deportation back to the country after his application for asylum was rejected by British authorities. Kenneth Macharia, a rugby player with Bristol Bisons team h…

Nov 21, 2018

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Kenyan Catholic Priest Killed Under Unclear Circumstances in South Sudan

A Kenyan Catholic priest has been killed under mysterious circumstances in Gok State, South Sudan, authorities have confirmed. John Madol, the minister for Information in Gok State says Father Victor Luka Odhiambo was…

Nov 17, 2018

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Kenya Airways Lures Kenyans Living in the US with Discounted Tickets

Kenya Airways has announced a discount on flight tickets for Kenyans living in the United States. The airline says Kenyans who fly on its newly launched direct flights between New York and Nairobi will enjoy a 10 perc…

Nov 15, 2018

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How Kenyans in the Diaspora are Changing the Stature of a Kenyan Town

Kisii town has experienced a drastic transformation in recent years, thanks to millions of shillings of investments by Kenyans in the diaspora. In the last few years, Kenyans abroad have put up apartment and office bl…

Nov 11, 2018

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Kenyan Woman in Ireland Arrested for Stabbing Malawian Man to Death

Police in Dublin, Ireland have arrested a Kenyan woman for reportedly stabbing to death a Malawian man on Thursday night. 50-year-old Grace Miano was apprehended on Friday after lifeless body of Limbani Mzoma was foun…

Nov 5, 2018