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Kenyan Woman Arrested After Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine Through JKIA

Kenyan anti-narcotics officers have detained a woman at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after allegedly finding cocaine she had swallowed before travelling from Addis Ababa.Police say intelligence-led monitoring e…

Nov 25, 2025

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Kenyan Episcopal Priest Detained by ICE in Texas

A Kenyan-born Episcopal priest serving in Texas has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking fresh alarm in diaspora faith communities about the treatment of foreign-born cle…

Nov 24, 2025

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Mohammed Abduba Dida Turns to Podcasting After US Jail Term

Mohammed Abduba Dida has reappeared in the United States, presenting himself as a spiritual guide and launching a new public initiative.The former Kenyan presidential candidate, who now lives in Minnesota, has begun r…

Nov 24, 2025

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Court Finds Nairobi Company, Directors Guilty of Trafficking Kenyan Student to Myanmar

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has found a local company and three of its directors responsible for trafficking a Kenyan student to Myanmar, where he was forced into labour in online fraud operat…

Nov 24, 2025

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Kenyan-Born Priest Stranded in Nairobi After Embassy Denies Visa Stamp, Blocking Return to the US

A Kenyan-born Catholic priest, Father John K. Ojuok, has been denied re-entry into the United States after attempting to renew his visa stamp while visiting his ailing mother in Nairobi, according to diocesan sources…

Nov 23, 2025

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Face-to-Face with a Kenyan Prisoner of the Russia–Ukraine War

Kenyan ex-athlete Evans Kibet, who travelled to Russia in 2025 expecting new opportunities, is now being held in Ukraine as a registered prisoner of war after surrendering near Vovchansk.When Kibet left Nairobi in mid…

Nov 23, 2025

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Kenya Secures Release of Citizens Detained in Tanzania and Uganda

Kenya has secured the release of two citizens detained in Tanzania and two activists held in Uganda.Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said in a briefing in…

Nov 22, 2025

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Kenyans Abroad Mourn Uber Driver Killed in Louisiana as Family Starts Repatriation

A Kenyan ride-share driver, Frederick Kiprono, was shot and killed in Shreveport, Louisiana, and police are investigating the incident.Kiprono, originally from Moiben in Uasin Gishu County, had lived in the United Sta…

Nov 22, 2025

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What Every Kenyan Should Know Before Moving to the US in 2025 (Real Experiences)

As thousands of Kenyans continue exploring opportunities abroad, the United States remains one of the most sought-after destinations. From education and healthcare to tech and logistics, the American economy offers st…

Nov 21, 2025

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U.S. States With the Largest Kenyan Populations in 2025

The Kenyan diaspora in the United States continues to grow steadily, with new data from migration researchers, community associations, and state-level demographic trends revealing where most Kenyans are concentrated a…

Nov 20, 2025

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Surge in Distress Cases Prompts Kenya to Strengthen Support for Workers in Saudi Arabia

Kenya is expanding its diplomatic services in the Middle East as more citizens working in the region seek help from government offices.Speaking in the National Assembly on 19 November, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretar…

Nov 20, 2025

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Inside the Lives of Kenyans in Mauritius

Kenyans are building new academic, professional, and personal paths in Mauritius as a growing number of young migrants settle on the island.Mauritius, known for its coastal landscapes and multicultural society, is see…

Nov 19, 2025

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Retired Kenyan Soldier Dies While Visiting Son in Baltimore

The Kenyan community in Baltimore, Maryland, is mourning the death of retired Kenya Defence Forces officer John Nyaberi Mabiria, who died on 1 November 2025 while receiving treatment at MedStar Franklin Square Hospita…

Nov 19, 2025

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Highest Paying Jobs Kenyans Are Doing in the U.S. (2025 Guide)

Thousands of Kenyans living in the United States continue to build successful careers across a wide range of professions. While many start out in entry-level roles, a significant number eventually break into high-payi…

Nov 18, 2025

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Ambassador Kerich Leads Three-Day Forum for Kenyan Diaspora in Atlanta

Kenya’s ambassador to the United States, David Kerich, has completed a three-day engagement with Kenyan diaspora members in Atlanta, Georgia, aimed at strengthening ties and advancing shared development goals.The Dias…

Nov 18, 2025

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Silvia Jemutai Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army

Kenyan-born officer Silvia Jemutai has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army during a ceremony held on 14 November at Fort Lee, Virginia.Jemutai, who grew up in Kopsiya, Poror in Eldama Ravine…

Nov 18, 2025

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US Soldier of Kenyan Descent Arrested at Tanzania Border with Grenades

Tanzanian authorities have arrested a US Army sergeant of Kenyan descent after allegedly finding military-grade grenades in his vehicle at the Sirari border crossing.Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Charle…

Nov 17, 2025

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Kenyan Man Killed by Runaway Tire in Raleigh, North Carolina

A Kenyan diaspora community leader, Bernard Wanjohi Kamara, 55, died on the morning of Saturday, November 15, 2025, after a runaway tire struck his vehicle on Interstate 440 (I-440) in Raleigh, North Carolina.Accordin…

Nov 16, 2025

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Kenya Urges Mothers in Saudi Arabia to Register Undocumented Children

Kenya has urged mothers living in Saudi Arabia with undocumented children to use available legal channels to secure official documents and protect their children’s status.The government’s renewed call follows continue…

Nov 16, 2025

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Kenyan Woman Jacinta Muinde Dies Unexpectedly in Saudi Arabia

A family in Mkongani, Kilifi County, is seeking help to repatriate the body of Jacinta Mueni Muinde, a Kenyan migrant worker who died in Saudi Arabia on 12 November.Muinde reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while at…

Nov 15, 2025