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Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Nakuru Woman Found Dead in Her Washington House

Margaret Wanjiku Njenga, a Kenyan woman from Nakuru, was found dead in her apartment in Lakewood, Washington, on 6 March. Local authorities say the city coroner has not yet determined the exact date or cause of her de…

Mar 10, 2026

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Kenyan-Born Surgeon Philip Munda Shines on MasterChef South Africa

Kenyan-born surgeon Philip Munda, now based in South Africa, has gained recognition both in medicine and in competitive cooking after appearing on MasterChef South Africa.Munda’s early life remains partly unclear, and…

Mar 10, 2026

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Kenyan Nurse Arrested in Florida Over Sexual Assault of Hospital Patient

A Kenyan nurse and social media personality, Abedinecho Kyalo Katue, 46, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on 4 March 2026 on charges of sexually assaulting a hospital patient. He is being held at Orange County Jail w…

Mar 10, 2026

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Why Kenyan Pastors Are Rapidly Establishing Churches in the Diaspora

Kenyan pastors are increasingly establishing churches in North America, Europe, and other regions, following the migration of their congregants.These diaspora churches offer more than religious services. They replicat…

Mar 10, 2026

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Kenyan-Born Dan Korir Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the US Navy

Kenyan-born naval officer Dan Korir has been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Navy, recognising his years of technical expertise and dedicated service.Korir grew up in Kenya before pursuing a car…

Mar 9, 2026

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Kenyan-born US Army Soldier Found Unconscious, Dies in Minnesota

Isaac Segera, a Kenyan-born soldier serving in the US Army, died suddenly after collapsing at a bus station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital. Segera, known to friend…

Mar 9, 2026

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Kenyan MSc Student Edna Ombakho Found Dead in Berkshire River After Weeks Missing

The body of Edna Mmbali Ombakho, a 31‑year‑old Kenyan postgraduate student, was recovered from a river in Wraysbury, Berkshire, on Sunday, 8 March, nearly five weeks after she was last seen.Ms Ombakho, who had been re…

Mar 9, 2026

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Why Kenyan Star Vivianne Walked Away From Fame to Start Over in the US

Kenyan singer and author Vivian Wambui, known professionally as Vivianne, has relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, citing the need to step back from the pressures of her public life.Wambui, a mother of two, said the move wa…

Mar 8, 2026

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Kenyan Man Injured by Drone Strike Says He Was Trafficked to Fight for Russia

A Kenyan man receiving treatment in a Russian hospital has called on his government to rescue him after claiming he was forced to fight in Ukraine under false pretences.Denis Mokaya Mongare says he left Kenya in Novem…

Mar 8, 2026

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74-Year-Old Cybercrime Suspect Arrested in Meru Faces Extradition to the US

Kenya’s prosecuting authority has opposed the release on bond of a 74-year-old man sought by the United States over alleged cybercrime offences.Godfrey Mbogori was arrested in Meru on 19 February by officers from the…

Mar 8, 2026

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Ex-Convict Speaks Out: How a Qatar and Dubai Job Fraud Ruined His Life

Samuel Waithaka, once jailed for running a fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme that targeted job seekers in Kenya, says he has rebuilt his life after serving a prison sentence and now works to discourage others fro…

Mar 8, 2026

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Sarah Andiki: Kenyan-Born US Army Soldier Laid to Rest in Siaya

Residents of Bondo in Siaya County gathered to bury Sarah Andiki, a Kenyan-born soldier who served in the United States Army, at her family’s homestead in Chunga Village. Mourners travelled from different places to at…

Mar 8, 2026

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Grief as Limuru Family Holds Mock Burial for Son Killed in Russia–Ukraine War

Relatives in Mboroti village, Limuru, Kiambu County, are mourning James Kamau Ndung’u, a young Kenyan father who died in Ukraine after travelling to Russia in search of work.Kamau left Kenya in mid-2025 hoping to secu…

Mar 7, 2026

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Kenyan Woman Who Retired from the US Navy Recalls Military Deployment in Afghanistan

Mercy Koech from Londiani in Kericho County has described how rejection from the Kenyan Defence Forces led her to pursue a military career in the United States Navy. Koech had hoped to join the Kenyan army soon after…

Mar 7, 2026

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Kenya Tells Stranded Nationals to Exit Middle East at Their Own Expense

Kenya has advised its citizens living and working in the Middle East to consider leaving the region as hostilities escalate, noting that individuals are responsible for travel costs while the government will continue…

Mar 6, 2026

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Over 500,000 Kenyans in the Middle East as Government Prepares Emergency Evacuation

Kenya has issued a formal advisory for its citizens in the Middle East as regional hostilities intensify, urging vigilance and close contact with diplomatic missions.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs report…

Mar 6, 2026

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Relief at JKIA as Kenyans Arrive from Dubai on First Evacuation Flight

A special flight operated by Kenya Airways landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Thursday carrying dozens of passengers evacuated from Dubai, including 13 schoolchildren and their teachers who ha…

Mar 5, 2026

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How Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ Is Showcasing African Cinema in Northern Europe

Kenyan writer and cultural organiser Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ founded the Helsinki African Film Festival to present African cinema to audiences in northern Europe and encourage cultural exchange between Africa and Europe.Wanj…

Mar 5, 2026

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Kenya Airways Schedules Special Repatriation Flights to Dubai After Airspace Closure

Kenya Airways will operate special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai on 4 and 5 March 2026 after suspending scheduled services to the United Arab Emirates due to the closure of its airspace.The airline sa…

Mar 4, 2026

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Kenyan Teacher Redefines Learning in New York Classroom

Njeri Gachathi, a first-grade teacher from Kenya, has turned her unique cultural identity into a powerful tool for reshaping education in one of New York City’s most progressive schools.For years, Gachathi viewed her…

Mar 4, 2026