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Hellen Nyar Okinda, a Kenyan-born physician based in the United States, has died suddenly, prompting tributes from colleagues, friends, and family across several countries.
Hellen, who built a respected medical career after moving to the US, is being remembered for her exceptional kindness,…
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An increasing number of Kenyan students are choosing Slovakia as a destination for higher education, drawn by its affordable tuition, practical academic programmes, and expanding scholarship opportunities.
Among them is Bonface Kirimi, 28, who is pursuing a PhD in Economics at the University of…
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Kenya and Russia are negotiating a formal labour agreement aimed at preventing the exploitation of Kenyan citizens through deceptive recruitment linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The proposed deal seeks to establish regulated employment channels following reports that some Kenyans were…
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Kenyan-born diaspora advocate Damaris Obiero has urged applicants for the United States Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 programme to ignore misleading online claims suggesting that medical documentation is now required during the application process.
In a public statement, Obiero cautioned that rumours…
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A Kenyan toddler has been reunited with her family in Nairobi following her repatriation from Indonesia in an operation coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA).
The child, whose mother remains involved in ongoing legal proceedings in Indonesia, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta…
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Kenyan athletes competing in the United States have been formally recognised by several universities for their outstanding achievements in collegiate sport, marking a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of athletic excellence.
Washington State University (WSU) led the tributes on 6 October…
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Carolyne Omboto, a Kenyan-born member of the United States Army, has been inducted into the Sergeant Morales Club, one of the Army’s highest honours for leadership and service.
The Sergeant Morales Club recognises non-commissioned officers who demonstrate exceptional leadership, integrity, and…
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An inquest into the death of 20-year-old Kenyan student Christopher Muriithi Kirathe is scheduled to begin in Manchester on Tuesday morning.
Kirathe, the son of Acorn Group founder and chief executive Edward Kirathe, died on 8 October in Manchester, where he was studying Computer Science at the…
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A Kenyan woman who faced alleged abuse while working in Saudi Arabia has been safely returned home following a coordinated effort by government officials and local representatives.
Frenda Chelangat, from Cheptiret in Uasin Gishu County, had travelled to Saudi Arabia on a two-year domestic work…
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A Kenyan-born accountant who lived in Michigan for more than a decade has left the United States voluntarily after years of unresolved immigration proceedings, separating him from his wife and three young children.
Sam Kangethe, 39, decided to return to Kenya earlier this year after prolonged legal…
