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The Gulf region has been a destination for many Kenyan workers seeking better opportunities, but for some, the experience has been marked by trauma, pain, and regret. Velma Nerima, a 37-year-old single mother of three from Busia County, exemplifies this struggle. With an ageing mother and children…
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Hemanshi Galaiya, a Kenyan doctoral candidate in Biotechnology at the University of Queensland, Australia, is making significant strides in her field while maintaining a lighthearted approach to life. Known for her practical nature, exemplified by the screwdriver she carries, Galaiya balances her…
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Indian authorities have successfully dismantled a prostitution ring in Hyderabad, India, rescuing 17 East African women, including 14 Kenyans. The operation, conducted by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, was prompted by a public tip-off and resulted in the arrest of three suspects accused of…
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The life of Anthony Gichua Kinuthia was cut short under distressing circumstances after venturing to Dubai in pursuit of a brighter future. In an emotional ceremony at Mangu Kabarak, Tony was laid to rest, surrounded by mourning family and friends. The atmosphere was heavy with sorrow as they…
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Charles Mwangi, a 48-year-old Kenyan national, faces imminent deportation from Canada, scheduled for August 25, 2024. Mwangi, who identifies as bisexual, asserts that his return to Kenya would place his life in jeopardy due to his sexual orientation. He sought refuge in Canada in 2019, fleeing…
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Kenyan mechanical and materials engineer Sammy Onyango has made a controversial claim regarding the alleged theft of his groundbreaking military invention which he asserts led to his deportation from the United Kingdom. In an interview, Onyango shares his account of developing a crucial component…
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75-year-old Esther Nyaruri from Nakuru finds herself facing potential eviction from her matrimonial home. This situation has arisen due to a conflict with her US-based son Abel Haroya Nyaruri over the ownership of a property that was meant to be a testament to her children's success and affection.…
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Kenyan citizens living abroad have petitioned the Kenyan Parliament to modify a law that categorizes them as foreign nationals based on when they obtained dual citizenship, preventing them from reclaiming their Kenyan citizenship. A petition signed by 1,564 Kenyans residing in the United States has…
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Kenyan citizens continue to fall prey to human trafficking schemes in South Asian countries, despite repeated warnings from authorities. The Kenyan Embassy in Thailand recently issued a warning of the dangers following the death of a stranded Kenyan in a hospital. This latest incident confirms a…
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The Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok has issued a warning about the alarming increase in Kenyans falling victim to human trafficking schemes in Southeast Asia. These scams, which initially promise lucrative job opportunities in Thailand, often result in victims being trafficked into Myanmar and forced…