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Martha Karua Declares Presidential Run, Appeals to Kenyan Diaspora in the UK

Kenyan opposition leader Martha Karua formally declared her candidacy for the presidency, urging Kenyans living abroad to play an active role in the country’s governance and democratic development.Speaking in London d…

Mar 26, 2026

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Kenyans Among East African Students Celebrating Heritage in Edinburgh

Students from Kenya and other East African countries presented a cultural exhibition at the University of Edinburgh over the weekend, featuring traditional attire, music, and dance.The event highlighted the enduring p…

Mar 26, 2026

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Families Raise Alarm Over Missing Kenyans in US and Saudi Arabia

Two Kenyan families are urgently seeking information after their relatives disappeared in separate incidents overseas.In the United States, Abraham Kogo, a Kenyan from Uasin Gishu County who has lived in Mississippi s…

Mar 26, 2026

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After 22 Years in the US, Kenyan National Arrested by Immigration Officials, Set for Deportation

Jackson Kabut Gichema, a Kenyan citizen, was taken into US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on 24 March after completing a prison sentence for a rape conviction in Baltimore County.He now faces deport…

Mar 26, 2026

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Uasin Gishu Mother Pleads for Help to Bring Back Son Fighting in Russia

A family in Kipkenyo, Uasin Gishu County, is seeking government assistance after their son, Andrew Limo Kiprono, went missing and has not been in contact for six months while believed to be in Russia.Relatives say Kip…

Mar 25, 2026

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Kenyans in Japan Told to Embrace Unity and Cultural Identity

Geoffrey Owuor, Chairperson of the Kenyans in Japan Association (KIJA), has urged Kenyans living in Japan to strengthen unity, resilience, and cultural identity in his 2026 annual message.Owuor outlined a vision for a…

Mar 25, 2026

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Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Fallen Soldier in Minnesota

Isaac Onchana Segera, a Kenyan-born US Army serviceman, was found unconscious at a Minneapolis bus station on 4 March and later pronounced dead.Members of the Kenyan diaspora in the United States held a memorial servi…

Mar 24, 2026

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Jane Mukami Marks 9 Years Since Brother’s Death with Visit to Atlanta Grave

Kenyan wellness coach and writer Jane Mukami visited her brother’s grave in Atlanta, marking nine years since his death.Mukami travelled with her mother to honour Stephen Githen, a US military veteran who died on 3 Ma…

Mar 24, 2026

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Kenyan Journalist Relocates to UK, Embraces New Life in Nottingham

John Mwangi, a former Kenyan journalist, has settled in Nottingham, United Kingdom, reuniting with his family and embracing a new chapter in his life.Mwangi, who spent over 15 years in Kenya’s media industry, said his…

Mar 24, 2026

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Diaspora Kenyans Push for Clear Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kenyan citizens living abroad are pressing for clearer procedures and timelines to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Kenyan Diaspora Alliance has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundar…

Mar 23, 2026

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Kenyan Migrant Worker in Dubai Fights for Life as Another Dies in Qatar

Kevin Kimutai, a recently arrived Kenyan worker in Dubai, is in intensive care after his health deteriorated sharply days into his new job. Meanwhile, Eric Maasai, who had lived and worked in Qatar for nearly ten year…

Mar 23, 2026

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Kenyan Migrant Worker Returns Home Blind After Saudi Arabia Ordeal

Phelesia Ochieng returned to Kenya blind after a sudden loss of sight while working in Saudi Arabia.Phelesia, born in Kiambu and one of ten siblings, grew up in a family struggling with economic hardship. As an adult…

Mar 23, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Dies in UK as Family Seeks Funds for Repatriation

Families in Murang’a and the United Kingdom are mourning the death of Hannah Wanjiku Kamau, who died on 9 March 2026 at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after a short illness.Wanjiku, who was from Kangema in Murang’a…

Mar 23, 2026

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Over 350 Kenyans Rescued from Myanmar Scam Compounds, 39 Still Detained

At least 357 Kenyans escaped from scam compounds in Myanmar between October 2025 and January 2026, with 253 already returned home while others remain in detention or legal limbo.The Kenyan government is confronting a…

Mar 22, 2026

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Kenyan Academic Dr Esther Wanja Found Dead in California Apartment

Dr Esther Wanja Wachira, a Kenyan nurse practitioner and academic, has been found dead in her apartment in Culver City, California.Her death has deeply affected Kenyan communities in both the United States and Kenya…

Mar 22, 2026

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15 Kenyans Evacuated from Iran Arrive in Nairobi

Fifteen Kenyan nationals have arrived in Nairobi after being evacuated from Iran in a government-led operation.The group landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday morning after transiting through Turkey…

Mar 22, 2026

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Body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho Found in River Thames as Investigations Continue

The body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho has been found in the River Thames near Wraysbury, as investigations continue and a coroner’s report is awaited.The Kenyan community in the United Kingdom is mourning her death while se…

Mar 21, 2026

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Kenyan Surgeon Marks 13 Years of Service in US Army

Kenyan-born orthopaedic surgeon Gladys Kipsang has marked 13 years of service in the United States Army, where she serves as a military doctor.Kipsang has built a career defined by discipline and commitment. Her role…

Mar 20, 2026

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Kenyan Caught in War Zone Claims Embassy Failed to Respond to His Emails

Kenyans caught up in the Russia–Ukraine conflict are appealing for assistance to return home, as reports emerge of individuals recruited into military service under misleading circumstances and left without support.Se…

Mar 20, 2026

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Kenyan Man Missing in Jamaica After Skipping Scheduled Flight Home

A Kenyan missionary has been reported missing in Jamaica after failing to board a scheduled flight home from Norman Manley International Airport.Isaac Kimeu, 39, was last seen on Monday, 16 March, at the Kingston airp…

Mar 20, 2026