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Stephen Munyakho Returns to Kenya Tonight After 14 Years in Saudi Prison
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Stephen Munyakho Returns to Kenya Tonight After 14 Years in Saudi Prison

Stephen Munyakho, now known as Abdulkareem, is scheduled to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 11 pm tonight, marking his return to Kenya after nearly fourteen years of imprisonment in Saudi Arabia. His…

Jul 28, 2025
Kenyans Ditch Dubai for Malaysia and Singapore
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Kenyans Ditch Dubai for Malaysia and Singapore

A burgeoning trend is seeing young Kenyan travellers increasingly drawn to Southeast Asia, lured by accessible visa policies, affordable travel options and a diverse array of cultural experiences. This marks a notable…

Jul 27, 2025
Kenyan Student Defers Studies for US Internship to Advance Livestock Production in Africa
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Kenyan Student Defers Studies for US Internship to Advance Livestock Production in Africa

A veterinary student at Egerton University is leveraging international expertise to tackle the persistent challenges of food security across Sub-Saharan Africa. Lawrence Muchemi, a final year student of Veterinary Med…

Jul 26, 2025
Matiang'i, Gachagua Jointly Meet Kenyans in Baltimore
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Matiang'i, Gachagua Jointly Meet Kenyans in Baltimore

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i have recently concluded a series of high-profile engagements with the Kenyan diaspora in the United States. Gachagua’s t…

Jul 26, 2025
DCP Will Prioritise Voices of Ordinary Kenyans, Gachagua Tells Kenyans in Maryland
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DCP Will Prioritise Voices of Ordinary Kenyans, Gachagua Tells Kenyans in Maryland

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently on a high-profile tour of the United States, his first international foray since leaving office last October. The visit, which began on 10 July, forms a central pa…

Jul 25, 2025
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Kilifi Man Barred from Burying Wife Over Sh146,000 Dowry Dispute After Her Death in Oman
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Kilifi Man Barred from Burying Wife Over Sh146,000 Dowry Dispute After Her Death in Oman

A family in Kilifi County is enduring compounded grief as a dowry dispute prevents a widow from burying his wife who died in Oman shortly after giving birth to twins. Lilian Kadzo, a 31-year-old Kenyan national, died…

Jul 25, 2025
Murkomen Launches Crackdown on Illegal Job Agencies Exploiting Kenyans
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Murkomen Launches Crackdown on Illegal Job Agencies Exploiting Kenyans

Kenya's government is intensifying its fight against fraudulent job recruitment agencies as the nation grapples with a decline in passport power.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking at the Jukwaa la…

Jul 24, 2025
Kenyan Woman in Germany Helps Africans Access Jobs and Education Abroad
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Kenyan Woman in Germany Helps Africans Access Jobs and Education Abroad

Caroline Mwangi, a Kenyan expatriate based in Germany, is facilitating pathways to international education and employment for African professionals through her consultancy, AG-Career Hub. Founded in 2018, the firm con…

Jul 23, 2025
Kenyan Journalist Dorothy Kweyu Celebrates Son’s Release After Years on Saudi Death Row
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Kenyan Journalist Dorothy Kweyu Celebrates Son’s Release After Years on Saudi Death Row

Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national also known as Stevo, was released from a Saudi Arabian prison on Tuesday after serving 14 years, marking the end of a protracted legal battle that hinged on a workplace incident in…

Jul 23, 2025
Steve Munyakho Freed From Saudi Death Row After Ksh130 Million Diya Payment
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Steve Munyakho Freed From Saudi Death Row After Ksh130 Million Diya Payment

Steve Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan man condemned to death in Saudi Arabia, has been released after more than a decade of imprisonment. His release, confirmed on Tuesday at 10:00 am local time by Foreign Affairs Princ…

Jul 22, 2025
Matiang’i Launches 2027 Presidential Bid in Baltimore, Calls for Diaspora Mobilisation
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Matiang’i Launches 2027 Presidential Bid in Baltimore, Calls for Diaspora Mobilisation

Dr Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, has officially launched his presidential campaign, making a strong appeal to Kenyans living abroad and positioning them as central to his strategy for the 2027…

Jul 21, 2025
Sudi Slams Gachagua for Urging Kenyans Abroad to Halt Remittances
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Sudi Slams Gachagua for Urging Kenyans Abroad to Halt Remittances

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent call for Kenyans from the Mt Kenya region living abroad to suspend remittances has ignited a firestorm of political controversy in Kenya. The remarks, made during his…

Jul 21, 2025
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Kenyan National Arrested in Morocco Over Links to Mexico’s Notorious Drug Cartel
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Kenyan National Arrested in Morocco Over Links to Mexico’s Notorious Drug Cartel

Evidence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's (CJNG) growing footprint in East Africa is raising alarm, following the arrest of a Kenyan national linked to the notorious Mexican drug syndicate.Elisha Odhiambo Asumo…

Jul 21, 2025
Kenyan Embassy in Dublin Steps Up Support as Diaspora Numbers Climb
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Kenyan Embassy in Dublin Steps Up Support as Diaspora Numbers Climb

The Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to strengthen ties with its diaspora community, estimated at four million people worldwide, by launching new initiatives designed to foster greater engagement and impr…

Jul 20, 2025
Mama Kayai Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in the US
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Mama Kayai Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in the US

Kenyan screen legend Mary Khavere, widely known as Mama Kayai, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Myogenic Excellence Awards in the United States, marking a career spanning four decades in East African t…

Jul 19, 2025
Kenyan Woman in Lebanon Pleads for Help After Being Blamed for Shop Robbery
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Kenyan Woman in Lebanon Pleads for Help After Being Blamed for Shop Robbery

A Kenyan domestic worker employed overseas is appealing for assistance after being implicated in a high-value shop robbery. Spenica Ogenja, juggling household duties with retail work, is facing substantial financial d…

Jul 18, 2025
Michelle Watiki Leaves Rolls-Royce to Launch Tech Startup in Nairobi
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Michelle Watiki Leaves Rolls-Royce to Launch Tech Startup in Nairobi

Amidst a growing trend of African diaspora professionals returning to the continent, Michelle Watiki, a 27-year-old engineer-turned-entrepreneur, has left a promising career in Britain to tackle the data challenges wi…

Jul 18, 2025
Women’s Rights Icon Phoebe Asiyo Dies at 90 in North Carolina
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Women’s Rights Icon Phoebe Asiyo Dies at 90 in North Carolina

Phoebe Muga Asiyo, a revered figure in Kenyan politics and a champion of women’s rights, has died in North Carolina, United States, at the age of 90. Her family has confirmed her passing, marking the end of an era for…

Jul 18, 2025
Why I Left the US to Launch Two Businesses in Nairobi
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Why I Left the US to Launch Two Businesses in Nairobi

Sally Ngoje, a 28-year-old management consultant and entrepreneur, has returned to Nairobi from New York, embracing the city's burgeoning startup ecosystem after a period of professional and personal reflection. Her m…

Jul 17, 2025
PS Njogu Praises Diaspora for Driving Kenya’s Development and Global Influence
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PS Njogu Praises Diaspora for Driving Kenya’s Development and Global Influence

Kenya is intensifying its commitment to inclusive development and international diplomacy. Separate events in Meru and Nairobi underscore Kenya’s strategic focus on leveraging global networks and professionalising its…

Jul 16, 2025
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