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The Kenyan diaspora is sharply criticising the Kenyan government's response to recent protests, including violent crackdowns on demonstrators and a media blackout imposed on 25 June.
This raises concerns about state censorship and escalating police brutality. Representatives from the diaspora,…
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Authorities are continuing their search for Reuben Barua Waithaka, a 72-year-old Kenyan national who disappeared in Calera more than two weeks ago.
Waithaka, who arrived in the United States to attend a family graduation celebration, was last seen on May 15, 2025, near Merion Drive at…
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Kenya's diplomatic missions are intensifying efforts to safeguard their citizens in the Middle East as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States heighten regional instability.
The Kenyan Embassy in Doha is urging all Kenyan nationals residing and working in Qatar to register with…
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The Kenyan community in Minnesota is in deep mourning following the sudden and heartbreaking passing of Kevin Omwenga, a 23-year-old nursing student at Oakwood College in Alabama.
Kevin was a bright, compassionate, and driven young man with a promising future in healthcare. His dedication to…
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Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is intensifying its engagement with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs to enhance overseas employment opportunities for its graduates, aligning academic programmes with global labour demands.
The university's initiative coincides with a…
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The Kenyan government is facing increasing scrutiny and legal pressure over the disappearance of police officer Benedict Kabiru in Haiti, sparking a High Court petition filed by his family.
Kabiru, a member of the Kenyan contingent of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, has been…
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The family of Jackline Gatwiri, a 28-year-old woman from Kivunguru village, Embu County, urgently seeks information regarding her whereabouts, nine months after she last contacted them from Iraq.
Gatwiri, who departed Kenya in January 2023 to work as a hairdresser in Iraq, has been…
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The pursuit of international education remains a powerful draw for ambitious young Africans seeking personal and professional advancement.
However, a stark disconnect often exists between the idealized images portrayed on social media and the harsh realities of navigating life abroad,…
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Kenya's healthcare system is facing a critical challenge as a growing number of nurses seek employment opportunities abroad, threatening to exacerbate existing workforce shortages.
This escalating brain drain is fueled by a combination of systemic issues within the Kenyan healthcare sector,…
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A viral TikTok video featuring a homeless Kenyan woman in the United States has ignited a wave of concern and calls for action within the global Kenyan diaspora.
The brief video shows a woman identifying herself as Rachel from Kakamega, gratefully accepting food and money from a passing…
