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Kenyan Truck Drivers Decry Detentions in South Sudan

Kenyan truck drivers operating in South Sudan are facing a surge in arbitrary detentions and exploitative legal practices, raising concerns about the stability of cross-border trade between the two nations. The Long D…

May 21, 2025

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Kenyan Professionals to Access More Job Opportunities in Jersey and Isle of Man Under New Deal

A newly established agreement between Jersey-based recruitment firm GR8 and the Kenyan government is poised to streamline the sourcing of skilled labour from East Africa to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The…

May 20, 2025

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Kenyan Woman Arrested in Mumbai Airport for Cocaine Smuggling

A Kenyan national was apprehended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai after authorities discovered 1.57 litres of liquid cocaine concealed within cosmetic bottles, officials from Ind…

May 19, 2025

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Kenyan National Faces Life Sentence for Alleged Arms Trafficking to Mexican Cartel

A Kenyan national, Elisha Asumo, is facing potential life imprisonment in the United States after his arrest in Morocco on charges of facilitating firearms purchases for the Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) cartel, one…

May 18, 2025

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Kenya Expands Educational Opportunities for Students Seeking Studies in New Zealand

The Kenyan government is actively pursuing strategies to leverage its diaspora workforce, initiating collaborations with Kenyan-owned recruitment agencies abroad to enhance labour mobility. The Kenya High Commission i…

May 16, 2025

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Kenyan Domestic Workers Face Brutal Exploitation Under Saudi Arabia’s Kafala System

A new report by Amnesty International has brought renewed attention to the widespread mistreatment of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, revealing a pattern of exploitation, abuse, and systemic failures rooted i…

May 15, 2025

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Kenyan Pilot Killed as Aircraft Shot Down in Sudan's Darfur Region

A Kenyan pilot, Captain Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi, was killed when the cargo plane he was piloting was struck by artillery fire near Nyala Airport in the conflict-ridden Darfur region of Sudan. The incident, which…

May 13, 2025

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Kenyan Scientists Lead Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Treatment

A novel drug, Scedamin, is poised to revolutionise the treatment of sickle cell disease in children, particularly in Africa, where the condition is most prevalent and access to care is severely limited. Developed by Y…

May 11, 2025

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Kenyan Professionals in Australia Inspire New Investment Hub in Elgeyo Marakwet

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has concluded a week-long tour of Australia, announcing plans to establish a Diaspora Liaison Office in his county to facilitate investment from Kenyan expatriates. The initiativ…

May 11, 2025

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Kenya Warns Citizens of Fraudulent Job Offers in South Korea

The Kenyan government has issued a strong advisory cautioning its citizens against a surge in fraudulent job offers purportedly located in South Korea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that these scams ta…

May 9, 2025

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Why Kenyans Abroad Are Choosing to Return Home After Years Overseas

A growing number of Kenyans who ventured abroad for education and professional opportunities are returning home, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a renewed appreciation for their roots. These returnees o…

May 8, 2025

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Elgeyo Marakwet’s Pepea Scholars Graduate in Melbourne as County Secures More Scholarships

Elgeyo Marakwet County has marked a significant achievement in its educational development as the inaugural cohort of students under the Pepea Scholarship Program graduated from CIC Higher Education in Melbourne. The…

May 8, 2025

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Kenya Blacklists 32 Recruitment Firms in Crackdown on Fraudulent Job Agencies

The Kenyan government has escalated its campaign against unscrupulous recruitment agencies preying on job seekers desperate for overseas employment, blacklisting 32 firms operating without proper authorization. This…

May 7, 2025

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Bodies of three Kenyans killed in UAE fire to be repatriated following Mike Sonko’s intervention

The remains of three Kenyan nationals who perished in a devastating fire in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been repatriated to Kenya, marking a somber period of mourning for their families and sparking rene…

May 5, 2025

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Kenyan Construction Workers Secure Jobs in Iraq, Qatar, Russia Through Kazi Majuu Program

Over 100 Kenyan workers have departed the country under the government's Kazi Majuu initiative, a labour export program designed to tackle rising unemployment by facilitating structured migration. The workers, who lef…

May 5, 2025

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Lost Your Green Card Lottery Entry Confirmation Number? Here's How to Recover it

In the pursuit of securing a diversity visa through the DV Lottery program, applicants often encounter challenges one of which is the loss of their confirmation number.This crucial alphanumeric code signals the possib…

May 3, 2025

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Kenyan Diaspora in Qatar Urged to Promote National Image and Invest in Growth

Kenyan diaspora has been urged to champion national image and invest in growth, as highlighted by Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu in Doha, Qatar. Speaking to Kenyan professionals, entrepreneurs…

May 3, 2025

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How Black Women in Dubai Face Racial and Gender Discrimination

Dubai, the glittering jewel of the UAE, has rapidly transformed itself into a global hub for luxury tourism, commerce, and architectural innovation. This transformation, however, is underpinned by a vast migrant workf…

May 2, 2025

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Kenyan-Born Polly Irungu Lands Role as Photographer for Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Polly Irungu, a Kenyan-born photographer with an extensive background in public service, has been appointed as a photographer in Maryland’s Executive Office of the Governor, effective May 1. Irungu will document the a…

May 1, 2025

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Kenyan Government Raises Alarm Over 1,000 Citizens Detained Abroad

The Kenyan government has expressed serious concerns over the rising number of citizens incarcerated in foreign countries, with over 1,000 individuals currently detained. The issue came to the forefront during a parli…

May 1, 2025