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Kenyan Entrepreneur Allan Njoroge Launches US Staffing Platform Hitting Sh129m in Five Months

Kenyan entrepreneur Allan Njoroge has launched ShiftNex, a digital staffing platform in the United States that connects healthcare workers with available shifts, reaching KSh 129 million in annual recurring revenue wi…

Apr 21, 2026

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Sh1.4bn Minnesota Fraud Case: Suspect with Kenya Links Goes Missing

Authorities in Minnesota are searching for Abdirashid Ismail Said after he failed to attend a pretrial hearing in a major Medicaid fraud case.A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued and his $150,000 bond has been…

Apr 21, 2026

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Body of Slain Kenyan Driver Edwin Njunguna Returned from DRC

The body of Kenyan truck driver Edwin Njunguna, who was killed in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been returned to Kenya.Njunguna, a resident of Malaba, was on his first trip to the DRC when he wa…

Apr 20, 2026

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Protests Erupt in Haiti as Crowds Attempt to Halt Kenyan Police Withdrawal

Large demonstrations took place in Haiti this week as residents protested the withdrawal of Kenyan police officers serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.Crowds gathered in towns including Peti…

Apr 20, 2026

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From a Small Village to the Global Stage: The Night That Changed Madina Okot’s Career

Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan to join the league.In the early hours of 13 April 2026, her family in Mundubi village, Kakamega County, gath…

Apr 20, 2026

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How a Simple Act of Kindness Helped a Kenyan Nurse Build a Career in the US

A Kenyan nurse working in the United States has credited a former colleague’s unexpected recommendation for launching his international career.Amos Orwa, who was previously employed at Kijabe Mission Hospital, said hi…

Apr 19, 2026

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Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya

A family in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, is seeking government assistance to repatriate the body of their son, Mohamed Ali Abdi, who died in Cambodia in October 2025 under unclear circumstances.More than five months…

Apr 19, 2026

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How a Kenyan Couple Balanced Two Careers While Moving from the Cayman Islands to Canada

Eliud Choge accepted an overseas job offer that led him and his partner, Eunice Mokeira, to live and work across several countries, navigating shifts in career, cost of living, and community.At the time of the offer…

Apr 18, 2026

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UK-Based Kenyan Woman Gifts Father New Car in Heartfelt Gratitude

Brenda Kurgat, a Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom, has gifted her father a car to recognise his years of work supporting their family in Uasin Gishu County.Ms Kurgat, originally from Ruiyobei Village in Tembe…

Apr 18, 2026

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Kenyans Abroad Boost Economy with Ksh58 Billion March Inflows

Kenyans abroad sent Ksh58.15 billion (USD 450.3 million) home in March 2026, the highest monthly inflow recorded this year, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya.The figure marks an increase from Ksh53.31 b…

Apr 18, 2026

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Kenyan Truck Drivers Warn of DRC Freight Suspension After Colleague’s Killing

Kenyan long-distance truck drivers have warned they may suspend freight services into the Democratic Republic of Congo following the killing of a colleague in Bunia.The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association…

Apr 17, 2026

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Kenya Steps up Bid to Protect its Diaspora Labour Force After Delays

Kenya’s Labour Migration Management Bill remains pending in the Senate, with debate delayed until Parliament resumes from recess. The hold-up leaves migrant workers without the protections the proposed law is intended…

Apr 17, 2026

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Kenyan Athletes Who Switched Nationality and Found Global Success

World Athletics has blocked five Kenyan athletes, including Brigid Kosgei and Ronald Kwemoi, from changing allegiance to Türkiye, preventing them from representing the country in future global competitions.The decisio…

Apr 17, 2026

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Kenya Seeks Labour Agreement with Russia Following Recruitment Scandal

Kenya and Russia have opened talks on a formal labour mobility framework following consultations in Nairobi between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Ambassador Vsevolod Tkachenko on 16 April.During…

Apr 17, 2026

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Kenyan Maritime Workers Detained in Tanzania Over Suspected Trafficking Case

Nine Kenyan seafarers remain in detention in southern Tanzania after authorities seized their vessel on suspicion of human trafficking.The crew was arrested on 30 March when Tanzanian officials impounded the FV Sea Mf…

Apr 16, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Found Dead in UK to Be Repatriated on Friday

The body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho will be repatriated to Kenya on Friday, 17 April 2026, following arrangements by her family and the Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom.The announcement was made by the family’s coord…

Apr 16, 2026

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IEBC Expands Diaspora Voting to 16 More Countries Ahead of 2027 Election

Kenya’s electoral body plans to expand diaspora voter registration to 16 additional countries ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said the new registration dri…

Apr 16, 2026

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Young Kenyans Earning Up to Sh680,000 on Danish Farms

A growing number of young Kenyans are taking up internships on farms in Denmark, gaining technical skills and earning salaries well above Kenyan standards.Merit Mukami, 23, works on a pig production farm in Sønderborg…

Apr 15, 2026

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Kenyan Man Branson Oduor Found Dead in Baltimore Weeks After Going Missing

The body of 27‑year‑old Branson Oduor was recovered from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on 7 April, nearly two weeks after he was reported missing.Oduor had recently moved to the United States to pursue work opportunities a…

Apr 15, 2026

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From Nairobi Hotel Worker to Swiss Parliamentarian: Yvonne Apiyo’s Remarkable Journey

Yvonne Apiyo Brandle Amolo, originally from Nairobi, has been elected to the Swiss parliament, marking a significant milestone in her career and personal journey.Apiyo began her higher education at the United States I…

Apr 15, 2026