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Kenyan Trucker Recounts Three-Week ICE Detention After Routine Cargo Stop

A Kenyan truck driver living in the United States has described how he spent three weeks in immigration detention after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine cargo trip through V…

Jun 29, 2026

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Kenyan TikToker Zack Apella Dies After Cardiac Arrest in the US

Kenyan TikTok personality Zack Apella has died in the United States after suffering a cardiac arrest, despite efforts by his family and doctors to save his life.His brother, Solo, described the family's final hours wi…

Jun 29, 2026

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MPs Fault Foreign Affairs Ministry Over Silence on Kenyan Woman's Death in Australia

Members of Parliament have criticised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for failing to provide a timely response on the death of a Kenyan student in Australia, saying the delays have hindered parliamentary oversight.The…

Jun 28, 2026

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Kenyan Artists to Showcase Contemporary Art in London Exhibition

Kenyan artists Brian Kimani and Mark Maganga will present a joint exhibition in London from 2 to 16 July 2026, exploring identity, memory and the experience of the diaspora through contemporary art.Titled Synonymous S…

Jun 28, 2026

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'I Was Innocent': Former Kenyan Athlete Jailed for 80 Years in Mexico Appeals for Justice

A former Kenyan athlete from Baringo County has appealed for government intervention after receiving an 80-year prison sentence in Mexico, claiming he was convicted despite having no involvement in the crimes.Rerimoi…

Jun 28, 2026

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Josef Oduwo Laid to Rest in Kisumu After Repatriation from Australia

Kenyan national Josef Otieno Auma Oduwo, who died in Australia last month, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Seme, Kisumu County, following the successful repatriation of his remains from Melbourne.Josef…

Jun 27, 2026

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Kenya Launches Emergency Repatriation of Citizens Fleeing Anti-Foreigner Attacks in South Africa

The Kenyan government has launched a week-long operation to repatriate its citizens from South Africa, following rising insecurity and increasing attacks targeting foreign nationals. The exercise will run from 27 June…

Jun 27, 2026

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IEBC Announces Plan to Expand Diaspora Voting Ahead of 2027 General Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced plans to expand voting opportunities for Kenyans living abroad ahead of the 2027 General Election.The initiative is part of the Commission's Ele…

Jun 27, 2026

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Kiambu Family Given 45 Days to Repatriate Daughter's Body from Lebanon, Needs KSh 608K

A family in Kianjogu, Ndenderu, is appealing for financial support to repatriate the body of their daughter, Lucy Wanjiru Nduta, who died in a road accident in Lebanon on 17 May 2026.The 26-year-old travelled to the M…

Jun 27, 2026

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Diaspora Leader Danson Mukile Hails UAE Visa-on-Arrival Deal for Kenyans Abroad

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a visa-on-arrival policy for eligible Kenyan passport holders, allowing those with valid residence permits in selected countries to obtain entry visas upon arrival.The new polic…

Jun 26, 2026

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How Kenyan-Born Surgeon Sonam Haria Is Filling Britain's Dental Care Gap

Britain’s shortage of NHS dental services has increased demand for specialist oral surgeons, creating opportunities for professionals such as Kenyan-born surgeon Sonam Haria, who has built a distinguished career treat…

Jun 26, 2026

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Kenyan TikToker Malon Kiptarus Dies After Drowning at Dubai Beach

Kenyan TikTok content creator Malon Kiptarus, popularly known as Skullchrusher, died after drowning at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on 20 June, according to fellow Kenyan influencers in the United Arab Emirates.Kiptarus, w…

Jun 26, 2026

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UAE Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for Eligible Kenyans Holding Foreign Residence Permits

Kenyan citizens holding valid residence permits from eight developed countries can now obtain visas on arrival in the United Arab Emirates under a new directive that took effect on 25 June 2026, according to the UAE E…

Jun 25, 2026

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Meru Woman Celebrates Becoming an Irish Citizen After Five Years Abroad

A Kenyan woman from Chogoria in Meru County has officially become an Irish citizen, marking a significant milestone after several years of building a new life abroad.Purity Nkatha Mwoga, who moved to Ireland in 2021 a…

Jun 25, 2026

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Kenyan Man Accused of London Banker’s Murder Faces Extradition Hearing

Extradition proceedings against a Kenyan man accused of murdering his girlfriend in London are set to begin today at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Milimani.Brian Kiprop Kiplagat is due to appear before the court aft…

Jun 25, 2026

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Kenyan Woman in US Military Reaches Dream of American Citizenship

Kenyan-born US Army service member Mercy May Jerono has officially become a United States citizen after taking the oath of citizenship, marking a significant milestone in her personal and professional journey.Original…

Jun 24, 2026

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Aerospace Engineer Wanjiku Kanjumba Earns Spot on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30

Kenyan aerospace engineer and entrepreneur Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba has been named to Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list, recognising her contributions to the space industry and her efforts to advance Africa’s role in th…

Jun 24, 2026

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Kenyan Mother Reunites With Son in US After 13-Year Separation

A Kenyan woman living in the United States has reunited with her son after 13 years apart, marking what she described as the answer to years of prayer and perseverance. Christine Wisitsa announced the reunion on 22 Ju…

Jun 24, 2026

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Kuwait Probes Death of Kenyan Man After Mysterious Fall from Building

Kuwaiti authorities have launched a formal investigation into the death of a Kenyan national, Kamau, who reportedly fell from a building under circumstances that remain unclear.Police are examining whether the fall wa…

Jun 24, 2026

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Mystery Deepens as Kenyan Woman Remains Missing in Iraq

Five months after Kenyan national Josephine Mburu disappeared in Iraq, her family says it is still waiting for clear information about her whereabouts and the progress of the investigation.Mburu, who was working in Ir…

Jun 24, 2026