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The Kenyan government has demonstrated its commitment to protecting citizens abroad through a swift rescue operation in Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs successfully freed a young Kenyan woman who had been held captive and subjected to mistreatment. This action was…
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The landscape of diaspora remittances to Kenya has experienced a significant shift in the first half of 2024 with Australia emerging as the fastest-growing source, surpassing Saudi Arabia. Official data reveals that Kenyans living abroad transferred $2.38 billion during this period, marking a…
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David Bariu arrived in the United States on a student visa in 1998. Bariu was enticed by an army recruiter's promises of education and citizenship. These assurances led him to enlist in the US Army and later serve in the Air Force Reserves, where he dedicated himself to defending the Constitution…
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On July 24, 2024, Nation.Africa received an urgent letter from Stephen Bertrand Munyakho (Stevo), a Kenyan citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. The letter highlights the "Let's Bring Back Stevo" campaign aimed at saving him from execution. Born on March 5, 1974, in Pumwani, Nairobi, Stevo is the…
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On July 13, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) reported the death of Charles Mangapi, a Kenyan national incarcerated at the Springhill Institution in Nova Scotia. Mangapi had been serving a sentence of over two and a half years for multiple offences, including motor vehicle theft and…
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Lydia Tett Olet's keen observation of the Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom reveals a pervasive issue of loneliness and depression among her compatriots. This insight, coupled with her personal experiences as a long-time UK resident, motivated her to establish a platform that would foster…
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Three Kenyan women currently residing in the United Kingdom have resolved to return to Nairobi on Tuesday to participate in the ongoing Gen Z-led protests against President William Ruto's administration. These demonstrations, which have gained momentum in recent weeks, are rooted in concerns over…
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In December 2023, a tragic incident took place at a Chinese company in Ajman, Dubai, resulting in the arrest of several Kenyan workers. The event was triggered by the discovery of a bodyguard's theft which led to a violent confrontation resulting in the guard's death. The ensuing police…
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Kenyans residing in Washington DC staged a demonstration outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters on Saturday. The demonstrators expressed their discontent with the organization's involvement in Kenya's economic affairs. The protestors, adorned in the colours of the Kenyan flag,…
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Philip Kamau faced numerous challenges from an early age having grown up in a large polygamous family in Kenya. Despite growing up with 28 brothers and 15 sisters, and enduring mistreatment from his older step-siblings, he excelled academically. Kamau's dedication to education led him to top his…