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Kenyan Banks Target Diaspora with Digital Services and Tailored Financial Products

Kenyan banks are expanding services for diaspora clients, offering faster remittance channels, digital account management, and tailored financial products to meet the needs of citizens living overseas.Equity Bank lead…

Apr 9, 2026

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Kenyan Man Jailed in Alabama for Illegal Firearm Possession

A Kenyan man living in the United States without legal documentation has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm in Birmingham, Alabama.Stanley Amalemba Ambeyi, 39, pleaded guilty in…

Apr 9, 2026

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Kenya's Madina Okot Set for Historic First-Round Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft

Kenya’s Madina Okot is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft, scheduled for Monday, 13 April at The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York City.Standing at 6’6”, O…

Apr 9, 2026

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Kenyan Nurse Faith Mbori Quits High-paying US Job Over Burnout

Faith Mbori, a Kenyan nurse, has left her high-paying role in the United States to return home, citing severe stress and anxiety as key factors in her decision.Mbori, who has over 15 years of international nursing exp…

Apr 9, 2026

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69 Jobs in Saudi Arabia Reserved for Citizens, Excluding Kenyans and Other Expats

Saudi Arabia will reserve 69 administrative support positions for Saudi citizens, requiring private-sector employers to replace foreign workers in these roles by 4 October 2026.The directive, issued on 5 April 2026 un…

Apr 8, 2026

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Kenyan Immigrant Achieves Entrepreneurial Success in the US Trucking Industry

Jamka, a Kenyan immigrant, has progressed from working in caregiving and ride-hailing to owning and operating his own trucking business in the United States.Jamka began his life in the US in the caregiving sector, a c…

Apr 7, 2026

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Eve Wambui: How I Secured a Cruise Ship Job Abroad as a Kenyan Chef

Eve Wambui Gacheru, 24, has started work as a cook on an Oceania Cruises vessel based in Miami, marking a major shift in her career.Gacheru, a graduate of Boma International Hospitality College, previously worked for…

Apr 7, 2026

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Kenyans Abroad Demand Action Ahead of IEBC Forum

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will host a virtual forum with Kenyans living abroad on 14 May 2026, aiming to address concerns about voter registration and participation.Diaspora communitie…

Apr 7, 2026

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‘They Think I’m a Bank’: UK-Based Kenyan Shares Struggle of Supporting Relatives

A Kenyan man living in the United Kingdom has spoken openly about the constant financial requests he receives from relatives in Kenya.Adrian, who works in a restaurant kitchen, described his daily routine in a video…

Apr 7, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Returns Home from Texas to Give Birth in Nairobi

Marion Nduta, a Kenyan mother living in Texas, returned to Nairobi to give birth to her second child, choosing local hospitals over American medical facilities.Nduta, who moved to the United States after marrying an A…

Apr 7, 2026

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Kenyan Diaspora in Australia Positions Itself as Political Force Ahead of 2027 Elections

Kenya’s diaspora in Australia is emerging as a well-organised political constituency ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other cities, more than a dozen Keny…

Apr 6, 2026

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Kenyan Student Rukia Nusra Breaks 100m and 60m Hurdles Records in the US

Kenyan hurdler Rukia Nusra Omulisia set new national records in both the 100 metres and 60 metres hurdles this season while competing for the University of Kentucky.At the Texas Relays in Austin, Omulisia first ran 13…

Apr 6, 2026

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Kenyan Nurse Esther Sitienei Succumbs to Cancer in the UK

Esther Sitienei, a Kenyan nurse who spent over 20 years at the University Hospitals of Leicester, died on 4 April 2026 following a prolonged battle with cancer.Sitienei trained and practised nursing in Nairobi before…

Apr 6, 2026

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Why Diaspora LGBTQ+ Kenyans Hesitate to Move Back Home

Two Kenyan men who married in London in October 2009 cannot have their union recognised under Kenyan law, which defines marriage exclusively as a union between a man and a woman.For many LGBTQ+ Kenyans living abroad…

Apr 6, 2026

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How a D+ in KCSE Didn’t Stop Mwangi Mukami’s Academic Success in the US

Mwangi Mukami, who scored a D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), has gone on to earn five academic degrees in the United States.Born in 1984 in Nairobi’s Kawangware settlement, Mukami grew up in…

Apr 5, 2026

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Esteen Andanyi: From Rugby Captain to Royal Navy Recruit

Esteen “Mchawi” Andanyi has completed the Royal Navy’s initial 10‑week basic training and will continue his career in military service with a specialisation in Marine Engineering.Andanyi’s rugby career began at Nyang’…

Apr 5, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Leaves Stable Career in Canada to Launch Mitumba Business in Nairobi

Sharon Wambui Njeri returned to Nairobi in early 2024 after more than a decade in Canada and launched a thrift fashion business with an initial investment of about KSh 300,000.Njeri left an established career in retai…

Apr 5, 2026

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Australian-Based Kenyan Woman Returns Home to Gift Mother New Car

Carol Kogei, a Kenyan woman based in Australia, returned home to present her mother with a new Toyota RAV4 in a ceremony attended by family, church members, and local residents.The event took place at the family’s vil…

Apr 4, 2026

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IEBC to Host Diaspora Virtual Dialogue Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will hold a virtual forum on 14 May 2026 to engage Kenyans living abroad in preparation for the 2027 general election.Organised in partnership with the Diaspo…

Apr 2, 2026

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Daphine Kaniaru: From Nursing Student in Kenya to Board-Certified Doctor in the United States

Daphine Kaniaru, a Kenyan-born woman who moved to the United States as a teenager, has become a board-certified medical doctor after years of sustained effort and training.Kaniaru relocated to the US 22 years ago afte…

Apr 2, 2026