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Judy Gatwiri, a 33-year-old woman, spent seven months in police custody in Beirut, Lebanon, waiting to be rescued after her employer could not prove a theft accusation against her.
Gatwiri's ordeal began with aspirations of providing a better life for her children through work as a domestic helper…
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Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Ali Hassan Joho has called on the Kenyan diaspora to invest in their homeland during a recent address in Perth, Western Australia.
Speaking at a dinner hosted by Kenya's Ambassador to Australia, Dr Wilson Kogo, Joho emphasized the untapped investment…
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The recent establishment of the Kenya Communities and Businesses Alliance (KCBA) marks a significant milestone for Kenyans residing in the United Kingdom.
On September 3, 2024, hundreds of Kenyan expatriates convened virtually to propose the creation of a comprehensive directory aimed at unifying…
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US-based Kenyan entrepreneur Margaret Nyamumbo gained attention last year when she made an impressive pitch on the popular TV show Shark Tank for her coffee company Kahawa 1893
As the founder of Kahawa 1893, Nyamumbo has not only established a thriving coffee business but also created a platform…
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A 24-year-old Kenyan from Nyamira County's Ting'a area recently died under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, leaving their family in mourning.
Moraa, who departed for the Gulf nation on March 17th, 2024, in pursuit of better prospects, met an untimely end under mysterious circumstances just…
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How Kenyan Janet Wainaina Mwangi is Strengthening the Diaspora Community Through Innovative Outreach
Janet Mwangi, an experienced educator with over two decades of experience, has made significant progress in bridging cultural divides through her organization, Face of Kenya UK.
Recognizing a disconnect between young African children in the UK and their cultural heritage, Janet founded the…
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First Lady Rachel Ruto on Wednesday met with Kenyan women professionals working in Beijing, China.
This engagement marks a considerable effort to engage the diaspora in Kenya's national development and is part of President William Ruto's official tour to China. During the meeting, Rachel Ruto…
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The extradition of Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang'ethe from Kenya to the United States marks the culmination of a nearly year-long international manhunt.
Kang'ethe, charged with the murder of his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu in Massachusetts last October, had fled to Nairobi in an attempt to evade justice…
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Kenyan woman Hazel Jepkoech has shared how she went from working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia to pursuing a bachelor's degree in law at Kabarak University.
In a recent interview, Jepkoech shares her inspiring story and sheds light on the challenges faced by many women seeking opportunities…
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Kenyan visual artist Josephine Komen is making waves in Australia with her artwork that celebrates and preserves the cultural heritage of Kenya and Africa.
At the African Visual Arts Exhibition 2024 in South Australia, organized by The African Communities Council of South Australia (ACCSA), Komen…
