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John Mwangi, a former Kenyan journalist, has settled in Nottingham, United Kingdom, reuniting with his family and embracing a new chapter in his life.
Mwangi, who spent over 15 years in Kenya’s media industry, said his relocation was prompted by his wife, who moved to the UK first. “It is my wife…
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Kenyan citizens living abroad are pressing for clearer procedures and timelines to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Kenyan Diaspora Alliance has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to make overseas voter registration more accessible.…
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Kevin Kimutai, a recently arrived Kenyan worker in Dubai, is in intensive care after his health deteriorated sharply days into his new job.
Meanwhile, Eric Maasai, who had lived and worked in Qatar for nearly ten years, has died reportedly of a heart attack. Kimutai, who borrowed money to…
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Phelesia Ochieng returned to Kenya blind after a sudden loss of sight while working in Saudi Arabia.
Phelesia, born in Kiambu and one of ten siblings, grew up in a family struggling with economic hardship. As an adult, she sought opportunities to support her family. After becoming a mother of two…
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Families in Murang’a and the United Kingdom are mourning the death of Hannah Wanjiku Kamau, who died on 9 March 2026 at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after a short illness.
Wanjiku, who was from Kangema in Murang’a County, moved to the United Kingdom in 2022. She initially lived in Swindon,…
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At least 357 Kenyans escaped from scam compounds in Myanmar between October 2025 and January 2026, with 253 already returned home while others remain in detention or legal limbo.
The Kenyan government is confronting a growing crisis as citizens continue to fall victim to fraudulent overseas job…
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Dr Esther Wanja Wachira, a Kenyan nurse practitioner and academic, has been found dead in her apartment in Culver City, California.
Her death has deeply affected Kenyan communities in both the United States and Kenya, where she was respected for her professional work and personal character. She…
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Fifteen Kenyan nationals have arrived in Nairobi after being evacuated from Iran in a government-led operation.
The group landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday morning after transiting through Turkey. The evacuation was coordinated by Kenya’s diplomatic missions in Tehran and…
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The body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho has been found in the River Thames near Wraysbury, as investigations continue and a coroner’s report is awaited.
The Kenyan community in the United Kingdom is mourning her death while seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are…
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Kenyan-born orthopaedic surgeon Gladys Kipsang has marked 13 years of service in the United States Army, where she serves as a military doctor.
Kipsang has built a career defined by discipline and commitment. Her role has required early mornings, long hours, and extended periods away from family.…
