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A controversy has erupted over the National Olympics Committee of Kenya's (NOCK) decision to invite 11 Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to the Paris Olympics as part of the cheering squad.
This move has sparked outrage among Kenyans living in France, particularly younger generations, who are…
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20-year-old Kenyan student Enock Odhiambo studying in Moscow on a scholarship on July 5 lost his life in a drowning incident.
The young man had secured a government-funded scholarship to study International Relations. He was set to begin his classes in September 2023 but his family requested an…
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The Kenyan embassy in Saudi Arabia has come under scrutiny from a group of Kenyan senators who argue that it has failed to adequately fulfil its responsibilities in the Gulf nation.
During a Senate session attended by Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, senators voiced…
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The increasing disillusionment with the government of Kenya has led many citizens to seek opportunities abroad, with the United States emerging as a primary destination.
Approximately 157,000 Kenyans currently reside in various regions of the US, drawn by diverse job and educational prospects.…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that since 2022, approximately 730 Kenyans who had been deported have been readmitted to the country.
The deportation figures provided by Mudavadi show a significant increase over the past three years. In 2022, 186 Kenyans were deported followed…
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Recent data presented by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to the Senate reveals that 316 Kenyans have died while working in Gulf countries over the past 12 years.
This disclosure highlights the significant risks faced by Kenyans seeking employment abroad, particularly in Saudi Arabia, which…
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A group of Kenyan expatriates residing in the United States has initiated an ambitious housing project valued at approximately Sh 5.1 billion ($40 million).
This expansive venture aims to construct 400 state-of-the-art residences across multiple investment phases in the coastal town. The project's…
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Kenya's ambitious initiative to send teachers abroad has gained significant traction with the government sending the first batch of teachers to the US.
Ambassador Isaiya Kabira, serving as the Secretary of Investments and Entrepreneurship, yesterday presided over a farewell ceremony for the…
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Elgeyo Marakwet County under the leadership of Governor Wisely Rotich has launched an innovative educational initiative known as the Pepea Student Program.
This endeavor aims to provide local youth with opportunities to pursue higher education abroad. The program recently celebrated a significant…
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Joel Kipkoech recounts his educational journey to the United States in 1977, a travel that ultimately ended in his deportation under circumstances he prefers to keep private.
Despite this outcome, Kipkoech maintains a deep appreciation for America, particularly praising its educational system and…
