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Kenyan Father Denied UK Visa to Attend Son's Graduation

A Kenyan father has been refused a UK visa to attend his son's graduation later this month, despite citing a clear reason for travel and a record of international trips.The decision comes under Britain's new visa rule…

Jul 18, 2026

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Government Taps Diaspora Expertise to Boost Specialised Healthcare at KUTRRH

Kenyan healthcare executive Frederick O. Bw’Ombongi will take part in a specialised medical camp at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) as part of a government programme that connects…

Jul 18, 2026

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Vihiga Mourns Roy Mugera, Kenyan Cancer Advocate Who Died in the UK

Family, friends and supporters gathered in Vihiga County on 16 July to honour Roy Mujenyi Mugera, the 32-year-old Kenyan who died from synovial sarcoma in the United Kingdom on 8 July.Roy, the son of Solomon and Rosel…

Jul 18, 2026

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After Months of Ordeal, Kenyan Man Jailed in Zimbabwe Returns Home

Peter Githami returned to Kenya on Thursday night after months of hardship that took him through South Africa and Zimbabwe, where he was detained for entering without valid travel documents. He arrived at Jomo Kenyatt…

Jul 18, 2026

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Kenyan Students in Australia Set to Benefit from New Support Initiative

Kenya’s High Commissioner to Australia, Hon. Wilson Kipngetich Arap Kogo, PhD, has met representatives of Alana Kaye College and the Kenyans in Darwin Association (KIDA) to discuss new opportunities to support Kenyan…

Jul 17, 2026

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Governor Ntutu's Daughter Graduates with Computer Science Degree from the University of Birmingham

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu attended his daughter Deloris's graduation at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, where she earned a degree in Computer Science. He was accompanied by his wife for the…

Jul 16, 2026

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How Alex Mwanza Uncovered the Secret Burials of Kenyans in Saudi Arabia

Alex Mwanza, Director of the International Centre for Policy and Strategy (ICPS), is leading a campaign for stronger protection of Kenyan migrant workers after evidence emerged that several Kenyans who died in Saudi A…

Jul 16, 2026

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Family Seeks Financial Help for Ailing Olympic Gold Medallist Peter Rono

Kenyan Olympic champion Peter Rono's family has appealed for financial support as he receives treatment for a serious medical condition. They said the cost of his medical care and the loss of income during his recover…

Jul 16, 2026

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Kenyan-Born Researcher Earns UK PhD for Research on Child Protection Inequalities

Dr Alice Maina, a Kenyan-born researcher and community leader, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work by the University of Essex for research examining inequalities in England's child protection system…

Jul 16, 2026

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Kenyan Man, Friend Die After Car Plunges into a Pond in Iowa

The Kenyan diaspora and local community in Iowa are mourning the loss of Titus Wanjala, a 43-year-old Kenyan national, who tragically died after the vehicle he was in plunged into a pond in Waukee, Iowa. The devastati…

Jul 15, 2026

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Mudavadi Hails Austria Deal Creating Jobs for Kenyan Professionals

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised Austria’s contribution to Kenya’s labour mobility and academic partnerships, saying cooperation between the two countries is creating new opportunities for Kenyan p…

Jul 15, 2026

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Kenyan Scientist Robert Mokaya Makes History as First Black President of Royal Society of Chemistry

Professor Robert Mokaya has been inaugurated as President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, becoming the first Black scientist to lead the organisation in its 185-year history. The Kenyan-born chemist succeeds Dr Ann…

Jul 15, 2026

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Thinking of Joining the US Army? Kenyan Recruiter Shares What You Need to Know

Staff Sergeant Shikuh Kimani, a Kenyan-born US Army recruiter based in Tukwila, Washington, is helping members of the Kenyan diaspora understand the enlistment process and pursue military careers in the United States…

Jul 15, 2026

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Embu Family Races Against Time to Bring Daughter's Body Home From Saudi Arabia

A family in Embu County is appealing for urgent help to repatriate the body of 31-year-old Frida Kageni from Saudi Arabia before a deadline set by the authorities on 21 July.Kageni died on 7 July while receiving treat…

Jul 15, 2026

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Over 300 Kenyan Students Join UK Scholarship Mentorship Programme

More than 300 Kenyan students took part in a mentorship programme on 11 July aimed at helping them secure higher education opportunities in the United Kingdom. The hybrid event was held at the University of Cambridge…

Jul 15, 2026

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Only 64 of 289 Kenyans Recruited by Russian Army Have Returned Home

Kenya has confirmed that 289 of its citizens enlisted in Russia's military, with only 64 known to have returned home. Another 69 have either died or are missing in action, while the whereabouts of 153 remain unknown…

Jul 15, 2026

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Family Launches Fundraiser to Repatriate Kenyan Killed in Iowa Crash

A Kenyan family in the United States is seeking financial support after 43-year-old Titus Wanjala died in a road accident in Iowa earlier this month. The fundraising campaign aims to cover funeral costs and the repatr…

Jul 15, 2026

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After Working Three Jobs in the US, Kenyan Woman Finds Peace Back Home

A Kenyan woman who returned home after several years in the United States says she has found stability and peace of mind, two years after leaving behind a demanding routine of working three jobs.Lillian returned to Ke…

Jul 14, 2026

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Over 60 Kenyan Tech Experts Gather in Ireland for Diaspora Networking Forum

Kenya’s diplomatic mission in Ireland held a networking forum on Saturday, 11 July, bringing together more than 60 Kenyan professionals working in the country’s technology sector. Ambassador George Morara Orina, MBS…

Jul 14, 2026

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Kenyan Worker Stranded in UAE After Workplace Injury

A Kenyan expatriate in Dubai says he lost his job after suffering a workplace injury and is now stranded in the United Arab Emirates without income or secure housing.Suleiman Musalia, who previously worked for Green S…

Jul 14, 2026