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Machaji na Manyonyois Buys Huge US Property, Set to Launch Trucking Business

US-based TikTok creator Malcom, known online as Machaji na Manyonyois, has purchased a large parcel of land in the United States to establish a trucking business.Malcom said the property will serve as the base for a c…

Apr 15, 2026

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How Kenyan Bukusu Singer Uses Music to Fight Racism in Europe

Rawbeena is using her music and advocacy to call for structural anti-racism in Europe, arguing that African migrants should be recognised as contributors rather than outsiders.At a time when African migration to Europ…

Apr 15, 2026

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Family of Slain Kenyan Truck Driver in DRC Recounts His Last Moments

A Busia County family is seeking government assistance after their son, truck driver Edwin Njuguna Ngugi, was killed while on duty in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Ngugi had been transporting goods from Mombasa to…

Apr 15, 2026

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Kenyan Woman in Israel Stuck as Conflict Disrupts Flights and Evacuation Plans

A Kenyan national in Tel Aviv says the ongoing conflict has prevented her from returning home after Israel’s airspace closures disrupted travel.Wanja Mwaura travelled to Israel in 2024 for medical treatment and has si…

Apr 15, 2026

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US-Based Kenyan Jephnei Orina Admitted to Practise Law in Texas

Dr Jephnei Orina, a Kenyan-born lawyer, has been admitted to practise law in Texas, expanding his professional credentials across the United States.The admission adds to his existing licences in Massachusetts and Keny…

Apr 14, 2026

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Madina Okot: Four Visa Rejections, Now Living the American Dream

Kenyan centre Madina Okot has been selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan to secure a first-round pick.The 21-year-old’s selection was announced at the draft event…

Apr 14, 2026

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Body of Kenyan Man Missing in Baltimore, Maryland Found in Inner Harbor

The body of 27-year-old Branson Oduor, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, was recovered Tuesday morning from Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.Authorities responded around 8:10 a.m. on April 14 to the 500 bl…

Apr 14, 2026

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Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom Seeks Diaspora Talent for Winter Sports

The Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom has invited Kenyans in the diaspora with experience in winter sports to come forward or nominate potential athletes.In a notice issued on 14 April 2026, the mission call…

Apr 14, 2026

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How Mastering Dutch Shapes Success for Kenyans in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has raised salary thresholds for non-EU applicants under its Highly Skilled Migrant scheme, limiting access for many Kenyan professionals.From 2026, applicants aged 30 and above must earn a minimum gro…

Apr 14, 2026

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Madina Okot Makes History as First Kenyan Picked in WNBA First Round

Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan to be picked in the first round of the WNBA or NBA.The 6-foot-6 centre developed rapidly from a late introdu…

Apr 14, 2026

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Benard Wanjohi: Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Grew a Side Hustle into a Hotel Abroad

Kenyan entrepreneur Benard Wanjohi has built a 24-room hotel and conference facility in Bugarama, Burundi, after starting with a small roadside meat business more than two decades ago.Wanjohi moved to Burundi on New Y…

Apr 14, 2026

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After 13 Years Abroad, Benson Gitau Comes Home to Support Diaspora Investors

Benson Gitau, a Kenyan who spent over a decade in the United States, has returned home and is now working in real estate to support diaspora investment in Kenya.In 2011, Gitau was living in Nairobi and working as a se…

Apr 13, 2026

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Diaspora Families to Benefit from Kenya’s SHA-Funded Overseas Treatment Plan

Kenya will begin funding specialised medical treatment abroad from 14 April 2026 for patients whose conditions cannot be managed locally, under a new policy announced by the Social Health Authority (SHA).The SHA, led…

Apr 13, 2026

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Distress as Kenyan Woman Goes Missing After Job Contract in Lebanon

A family in Uasin Gishu County has appealed for help to locate their daughter, Vicoty Jeruto, who went missing in Lebanon after completing her work contract.Jeruto, from Ziwa Ward in Soy Constituency, travelled to Bei…

Apr 12, 2026

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Man Charged With Stealing $11m From Minnesota Medicaid Has Fled Before Court Hearing

Authorities in Minnesota are searching for Abdirashid Ismail Said after he failed to appear at a pre-trial hearing in a major Medicaid fraud case, leading to a court-issued arrest warrant and the forfeiture of his $15…

Apr 12, 2026

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Kenyan Mother Leaves World Bank Career After Emotional Letters From Her Daughters

Jane Onoka, a former senior official at the World Bank, has left her position to focus on her family and pursue a new professional direction.For several years, Onoka was regarded as a successful international professi…

Apr 12, 2026

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How a 96-year-old Neighbour Transformed a Kenyan Woman’s Life in Germany

A Kenyan woman in Germany has praised her elderly neighbour for helping her feel accepted in a new community.Ann Nafula, who moved to Germany with her family, described her 96‑year‑old neighbour as a “destiny helper”…

Apr 11, 2026

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Kenyan Student Abroad Shares Sharp Contrast Between Kenya and China’s Education

A Kenyan student studying engineering in China has described notable differences between the two countries’ education systems, based on her personal experience.Abigail Akinyi, 28, from Kitale in Trans Nzoia County, sa…

Apr 10, 2026

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Missing in Maryland: Kenyan Family Seeks Answers on Disappearance of Branson Oduor

A Kenyan family in Baltimore, Maryland, is searching for their 27-year-old son, Branson Oduor, who went missing after a night out on Saturday, 4 April.According to reports, Branson was last seen at about 2:15 am leavi…

Apr 10, 2026

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26 Kenyans Arrested in India Over Massive 29kg Gold Smuggling Plot

Indian authorities have detained 26 Kenyan nationals at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport over an alleged gold smuggling attempt involving nearly 29.4 kilograms of gold valued at about KSh525…

Apr 10, 2026