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Kenyans have reported being misled into joining Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine under false pretences, with several individuals recounting their experiences of being promised civilian jobs, only to be forced into combat.
Dan Chege, one of the affected individuals, told Citizen Digital that he…
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Rising remittance fees in Saudi Arabia, driven by a new 15 percent value-added tax on transaction charges, are pushing Kenyan migrant workers towards informal money transfer methods, such as hawala.
The new tax, part of broader economic reforms in Saudi Arabia, applies to service fees rather than…
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A 29-year-old Kenyan man, Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, has been killed in Russia, with reports indicating he was recruited into the Russian military under false pretences.
Nyapara, from Riateri village in Kisii County, left Kenya in 2024 for Qatar in search of better job opportunities. His family had…
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The Kenyan community in the United States is responding to the sudden death of Paul Joseph Kaiga in Atlanta and the ongoing disappearance of Josphat Mbugua, also in the city, as families and community leaders seek answers and support.
Paul Joseph Kaiga died unexpectedly on 27 January in Atlanta,…
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The family of a Kenyan man known as Charles has confirmed that he died in Russia, ending weeks of uncertainty over his whereabouts.
In a statement, relatives said they had received verified information confirming his death while abroad. The family said the news has deeply affected his mother and…
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China has executed 11 members of a criminal syndicate convicted of running a large-scale online fraud and illegal gambling operation from Myanmar, following approval by the Supreme People’s Court.
China’s judiciary confirmed that the executions were carried out in Zhejiang province after final…
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A Kenyan mother and her 10-year-old son have been reunited at an Australian airport after spending three years apart due to migration delays.
The reunion took place when Vicky Chepkorir met her son on arrival in Australia, where she has been living since May 2023. A video of the moment, showing the…
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The Kenyan community in Nottingham is mourning the death of Mary Paul, 36, who died in hospital after a short illness, her family has confirmed.
Mary Paul was remembered by relatives and friends as a warm and generous person whose loss has been deeply felt across the local Kenyan diaspora. Her…
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A former Laikipia-based footballer, Charles Wangari, has died abroad after becoming involved in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, with his family confirming he was killed on 25 December under unclear circumstances.
Wangari, who previously played for Kubali FC and was known to teammates as “Leftie”, died…
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A man from Kiambu County says he was deceived into joining the Russian military after travelling to Moscow for what he believed was civilian work, and was later deployed to fight in Ukraine.
Dancan Chege has described how he left Kenya in November 2025 after being promised a job as a driver. In…
