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Kenyan Woman Killed in Riyadh Accident Repatriated After Weeks of Delay

The body of Kenyan national Mary Gathere, known as “Toto,” arrived in Kenya on 24 April after weeks of delays in repatriation from Saudi Arabia.Gathere died on 3 April in Riyadh following a road accident. Her family f…

Apr 25, 2026

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Kenyan Asylum Seeker Detained in US as Family Rallies Legal Support

A Kenyan truck driver seeking asylum in the United States has been detained, prompting his family to organise legal and financial support efforts.Cyrus Thairu, a long-haul driver based in New York, was taken into cust…

Apr 25, 2026

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US-Based King Kanja Launches Daima Mkenya with Focus on National Identity

Kenyan-born, US-based musician King Kanja has released his new single Daima Mkenya, an Afro-fusion track centred on national identity and unity.The song combines contemporary African rhythms with global influences and…

Apr 25, 2026

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“It Is Not Easy”: Missing Kenyan Soldier’s Last Message From War Zone Haunts Relatives

A Kenyan family is uncertain about the whereabouts of a former soldier who last communicated from Russia with a message suggesting difficult conditions on the frontline.Richard Omondi, 30, sent a final message to rela…

Apr 24, 2026

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UAE Government Assures Kenyans Abroad of Safety and Stable Working Conditions

The United Arab Emirates has assured Kenyan families living in the country that their safety and daily life remain unaffected despite heightened regional tensions.United Arab Emirates Minister of State Saeed bin Mubar…

Apr 24, 2026

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Kenyan IT Worker Says He Was Lured Overseas, Ended Up on Frontline

A Kenyan software specialist says he was misled into travelling abroad for work and was instead deployed to the frontline of the war in Eastern Europe.Joseph Kabugi, 41, reports that he accepted what he believed to be…

Apr 24, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Filmed Damaging US House Leaks Chats With US-Based Boyfriend, Explains What Happened

A Kenyan woman, Ann Kioko, has responded after a video circulated online showing her damaging items inside a house in the United States.The footage, recorded by her alleged partner Gibson Nyakundi, shows Kioko knockin…

Apr 24, 2026

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Several Kenyans Killed on Frontline in Ukraine War, Intelligence Says

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence agency (HUR) has confirmed that several Kenyan nationals were killed while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.In a statement issued on Thursday, 23 April, HUR repor…

Apr 23, 2026

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Kenyan Woman in Viral US Property Damage Video Speaks Out

Ghanaian police have arrested a woman at Kotoka International Airport in Accra after she was found attempting to take a nine-year-old girl out of the country.Authorities identified the suspect as 36-year-old Regina Ma…

Apr 23, 2026

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MCEE Jessy to Headline Ngemi CIA UK Homecoming Festival 2026

Kenyan comedian and television personality MCEE Jessy will headline the Ngemi CIA UK Homecoming Festival on Saturday, 29 August 2026, during the United Kingdom’s bank holiday weekend.The event will take place at Wildf…

Apr 23, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Linked to Viral New Jersey Incident Returns to Nairobi

A Kenyan woman linked to a widely circulated incident in the United States has returned to Nairobi, according to sources familiar with the situation.Ann Kioko came to public attention after a video showed her in a con…

Apr 23, 2026

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After Seven Years Apart, Kenyan Mother and Daughter Share Tearful Reunion in Seattle

A Kenyan mother and her daughter were reunited at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after seven years apart.The reunion took place this week as Lucy embraced her daughter, now 12, for the first time since leaving K…

Apr 23, 2026

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Kenyan-Born Elizabeth Kangethe Enters Tight UK Council Race

Councillor Dr Elizabeth Kangethe has announced her candidacy for the Parsloes Ward seat in Barking and Dagenham ahead of the UK local elections on Thursday, 7 May 2026.Dr Kangethe, a Kenyan-born community organiser an…

Apr 22, 2026

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Kenyan Students Visit Embassy in Seoul to Explore Study Opportunities

A group of Kenyan students has visited the Kenyan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, to explore opportunities for higher education and international study pathways.The students, from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Maryhill Girl…

Apr 22, 2026

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“Mumeskia Power?” Ruto’s Joke Delights Diaspora Crowd in Italy

President William Ruto invoked the viral “pawa” phrase while addressing Kenyans in Italy, using it to highlight his government’s energy agenda.Speaking to the Kenyan diaspora, Ruto referenced the popular expression, w…

Apr 21, 2026

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Diaspora Success: Kenyan Woman Purchases Second Property in America

A Kenyan woman living in the United States has announced the purchase of her second home.This marks a significant personal milestone achieved within three years of acquiring her first property. Betty AZ shared the new…

Apr 21, 2026

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Why Many Kenyans Abroad Are Choosing to Retire Back Home

Many Kenyans living abroad plan to return home for retirement, seeking to reconnect with family and community after years spent working overseas.For many in the diaspora, retirement is closely linked to the idea of re…

Apr 21, 2026

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William Ruto Urges Kenyans Abroad to Boost Investment Back Home

William Ruto has emphasised the role of Kenyans living abroad in supporting the country’s development during a meeting in Rome with diaspora representatives.Speaking to Kenyans based in Europe, the President said remi…

Apr 21, 2026

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How One Kenyan Scholar Is Guiding Students to Study Opportunities in Germany

Cyrus Robiro, a Kenyan political scientist, has left a position in Germany’s Interior Ministry to establish an organisation that helps Kenyan students pursue higher education in Germany.Robiro founded Migratunity to p…

Apr 21, 2026

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Kenyans in France Push for Recognition as Diaspora Polling Centre

Kenyans in France have begun a coordinated effort to secure recognition as an official diaspora polling station, following a meeting in Paris on 19 April 2026.The initiative follows concerns that France was not includ…

Apr 21, 2026