DIASPORA NEWS

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India has introduced emergency visa measures for Kenyans and other foreign nationals stranded in the country due to travel disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. In a notice issued on Wednesday, 18 March, the High Commission of India in Nairobi said visas approaching expiry will be…
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Nahashon Wanyoike, a Kenyan father living in Shoreline, Washington, has been reported missing after he failed to arrive at work on Sunday, 15 March. Wanyoike, widely known as “Kama”, was last heard from during a phone call with a friend as he travelled to his job at Alpha Supported Living. He did…
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Immaculate Wachera, a Kenyan-born model based in Austria, finished as first runner-up at the Miss BRICS Beauty Contest 2026 held in Russia, where she represented Bolivia. Wachera competed against more than 40 contestants from BRICS nations and stood out for her poise, communication skills, and…
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Two Kenyan nationals have been reported missing in separate incidents in the United States and Jamaica. In Washington State, Nahashon Wanyoike, known to friends as “Kama,” was last heard from on Sunday morning while speaking to a friend on his way to work at Alpha Supported Living in Shoreline. He…
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Three members of the Kenyan community in Australia have died in separate incidents in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. The deaths, though unrelated, have deeply affected the diaspora, prompting an outpouring of support for the bereaved families and efforts to raise funds for…
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Martha Mburu, a Kenyan-born nurse based in the United States, has earned dual board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) after completing an additional master’s degree. Mburu, who lives in Bonney Lake, Washington, shared…
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The death of 24-year-old Kenyan national Caleb Leriano in Adelaide is under investigation as a suspected homicide, with fellow Kenyan Allan Kiplimo, 22, now in police custody. What was first reported as a car crash in Morphett Vale last week was soon treated as suspicious by police. Investigators…
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Evans Kyalo Musembi, a 24-year-old Kenyan, is stranded in Cambodia after travelling there for a job that did not exist. Musembi left Kenya in November 2024 after securing what he believed was a position as a hotel receptionist. The offer, which he found online, appeared credible and promised stable…
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Jesca Nyasuguta Nyakundi, a Kenyan living in Arizona, has died suddenly, leaving her family and community in mourning. The Kenyan diaspora in the United States has expressed deep sorrow following her death. Jesca was widely regarded as a warm and resilient individual who maintained close ties with…
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Three members of the Kenyan community in Australia have died in separate incidents over just more than a week, with the cases reported in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. The most recent death involved Dennis Kiprono, a young man from Uasin Gishu County who drowned at Werri Beach…