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Virginia Wairimu, a 51-year-old LGBTQ+ asylum seeker from Kenya, has found solace in Birmingham's supportive community as she contends with the UK's immigration system.
Fleeing her homeland due to threats linked to her sexual orientation, Virginia now resides in Bournville, grappling with the Home…
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Kenya's job market is facing a growing crisis as unscrupulous recruitment agencies exploit desperate job seekers with promises of lucrative overseas employment opportunities.
Despite recent assurances from Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, many Kenyans have fallen victim to elaborate scams,…
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Kenya is embarking on an ambitious initiative to enhance its global presence and empower its youth through strategic placements in international institutions.
The government, led by Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, is prioritizing the United Nations as a key target…
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Kenyan individuals in Lebanon are experiencing a frightening and distressing situation as the Israeli bombings worsen in the southern areas of the country.
Social media platforms have become a channel for their pleas, with one viral video depicting a Kenyan woman running through the streets, her…
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Kenyan expatriates have set a new monthly record for remittances, sending home $427.2 million (Sh55.13 billion) in August 2024.
This unprecedented inflow, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), represents a significant increase from the previous month's $414.3 million (Sh53.46 billion).…
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The WIDU.africa initiative recently conducted a visit to Eldoret, Kenya, to assess the impact of the Kenyan diaspora on their home communities.
Led by Mr. Boniface Munzala and Ms. Fridah Kibuko, the delegation aims to evaluate the progress of the GIZ-implemented program. WIDU.africa supports small…
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President William Ruto met with Kenyan citizens living and working at the United Nations in New York during his visit to the Kenyan Permanent Mission.
In a statement, Ruto voiced the government's commitment to supporting its citizens abroad. The visit to the Kenyan Permanent Mission coincided with…
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The "Daring Returnees Forum 2024" is poised to spotlight the substantial contributions of Kenyans who have courageously chosen to return and reintegrate into their homeland.
This event, organized by Chams Media in partnership with Chams Adventures, will serve as a nexus for returnees, diaspora…
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The Kenyan High Commission in London has introduced a new business engagement policy to broaden opportunities for Kenyan entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom.
This initiative encourages Kenyan business owners to register for potential tender applications during the 2024-2026 fiscal period.…
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The abduction of Kenyan truck driver Florence Wanza Munyao by armed militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has left her family in a state of distress and financial uncertainty.
Wanza, who was reportedly taken by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) on August…
