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3,000 Kenyans in Scotland Keep Traditions Alive While Excelling Professionally

An estimated 3,000 Kenyans living in Scotland have formed a close-knit diaspora community that combines professional life with strong cultural ties and collective support.Most Kenyan residents are based in Edinburgh a…

Jan 14, 2026

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Gov’t Strengthens Support for Kenyans Living in Saudi Arabia with New Measures

Kenya has launched a 24-hour toll-free emergency hotline to assist its citizens in Saudi Arabia, with the service operated by the Kenya Consulate in Jeddah.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said the hotline…

Jan 14, 2026

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Kenyans Continue to Dominate Oman’s Domestic Workforce

Kenyan nationals continue to play a prominent role in Oman’s domestic workforce, particularly in households and private service roles.The sustained demand for expatriate domestic workers reflects both economic and cul…

Jan 13, 2026

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Kenyan Nurse Uses Military Training to Save Passenger's Life Mid-Flight

A passenger who collapsed on a United Airlines flight from Brussels to Boston on 8 January was treated mid-air by a Kenyan-born registered nurse after the crew asked for medical assistance.The nurse, Ms Irene Jepchirc…

Jan 13, 2026

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Six Kenyan Artists to Feature in London Exhibition Curated by Kenyan-British Doctor

Six Kenyan artists are presenting works that examine identity, memory, and notions of home in a new exhibition at the Africa Centre in London. Landscapes from Home runs from 15 to 23 January. Curated by Stephanie Chia…

Jan 12, 2026

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Birmingham Man Denies Murder of Kenyan Carer as Court Hears Events

A Birmingham man has denied a charge of murder in connection with the death of his carer, a court has heard.David Walsh, 34, entered a not guilty plea during a short hearing held by video link from HMP Birmingham on T…

Jan 11, 2026

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Kenyan Diaspora in the UK Mourns Sudden Death of PCEA Cleric Paul Kariuki Irad

Kenyan Community in the UK Mourns the Loss of Reverend Paul Kariuki IradReverend Paul Kariuki Irad, a respected cleric of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Greater Britain Mission, passed away unexpectedly…

Jan 10, 2026

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Kenyan Student in Australia Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

Naureen Lugalia, a Kenyan student in Australia, has died after a long battle with cancer. She passed away on 7 January at Modbury Hospital in Adelaide, surrounded by her family and members of the Kenyan diaspora.Lugal…

Jan 9, 2026

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Homeless Kenyan Man in the UK Found Dead in Reading

Kepha Otundo, a Kenyan national who had been living homeless in Reading, was found dead on 7 January 2026.Otundo had been staying in a makeshift encampment along Abattoirs Road, which had become home to a number of mi…

Jan 9, 2026

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Minnesota Fraud: How a Nairobi Firm Received Millions in Stolen Funds

A Nairobi-registered company has been cited in United States court records as a recipient of funds linked to a large-scale Covid-19 relief fraud involving America’s child nutrition programme.Capital View Properties Li…

Jan 8, 2026

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Safaricom Launches Remote eSIM Service to Connect Kenyans in the Diaspora

Safaricom has launched a remote eSIM service for diaspora customers, enabling them to register and activate an electronic SIM without needing a physical card.This move aims to improve connectivity for Kenyans living a…

Jan 7, 2026

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Kenyan Community in Georgia Mourns Daniel Kimani as Family Seeks Funds for Burial in Kenya

Daniel Kimani, known within the Kenyan community in Georgia as “General”, died on 30 December 2025 in Acworth, prompting widespread mourning among family, friends, and members of the local diaspora.Kimani was a long-t…

Jan 6, 2026

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Kenya Embassy in Riyadh Cracks Down on Rogue Recruitment Agencies

The Kenya Embassy in Riyadh has begun a crackdown on unlicensed recruitment agencies accused of exploiting Kenyan job seekers seeking work in Saudi Arabia.In a public advisory issued this week, the embassy said it is…

Jan 5, 2026

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Kenyans Living in UK Risk Phone Seizure Under New Police Powers

The UK government has introduced new powers allowing law enforcement agencies to seize electronic devices from migrants without a prior arrest as part of a border security operation announced on 5 January.The Home Off…

Jan 5, 2026

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Family Seeks Government Help to Repatriate Body of Kenyan Worker Who Died in Iraq

The family of Felister Kemunto Kaunda, a Kenyan migrant worker who died in Iraq, is seeking government assistance to repatriate her body for burial in Kisii.Relatives said Kemunto had been working in Iraq for three ye…

Jan 4, 2026

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Why US-Based Kenyans Often Miss Festive Season Reunions

Many Kenyans living in the United States are unable to return home during the December festive season due to high travel costs, immigration restrictions and personal circumstances that make international travel diffic…

Jan 2, 2026

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FBI Expands Minnesota Probe into $250M Federal Fraud Linked to Kenya

The FBI has deployed additional agents and resources to Minnesota as part of an expanded investigation into large-scale fraud involving federal programs, with money flows traced to overseas destinations including Keny…

Dec 29, 2025

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Kenya Man Eric Mutuma Kaithula Missing in Kent, Washington

A Kenyan man has been missing in Kent, Washington since October, 2025. Eric Mutuma Kaithula was last seen in Kent in October. Eric is described as 46 years old, 5 feet-5 inches tall, and weighs about 130 pounds. He ha…

Dec 28, 2025

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Kenyan Immigrant Nurse Killed in Explosions at US Care Facility

A Kenyan nursing assistant was among two women killed after explosions tore through a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on 23 December, leaving more than 20 people injured.The explosions occurred at the Bris…

Dec 27, 2025

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Kenyans in diaspora Seek Own MPs, Senators and Online Voting for 2027

Kenyans living abroad have presented a proposal calling for the creation of dedicated parliamentary seats for the diaspora and the introduction of secure digital voting ahead of the 2027 General Election.The plan, sub…

Dec 26, 2025