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A Kenyan family is grieving the loss of a loved one who had travelled from Nairobi to New York City.
Stafford Osore, 36, who had flown to the John F. Kennedy International Airport from Kenya through Emirates Airline with a layover in Dubai, collapsed and died upon his arrival. Moments prior,…
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Authorities in Washington, DC are prosecuting Kevin Onyona, a Kenyan restaurant owner in Washington, DC, for allegedly stealing wages from hundreds of employees.
The Attorney-General of Washington, DC, Brian Schwalb, has accused Onyona and his business executive, Emad Shoeb, of violating the city's…
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Remittances from Kenyan citizens living abroad in other African countries have seen a significant increase of 42 per cent in the first seven months of this year.
The growth is the fastest among all continents, with North America accounting for 60 per cent of the cash spent on consumption…
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The Labour Committee of the National Assembly has announced that individuals seeking employment abroad will receive training on foreign cultures before departing the country.
The training is mandatory and aims to prevent potential clashes of cultures that have caused many problems for Kenyans…
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In July, Kenyans residing and working abroad sent a record-breaking $378.1 million (Sh54.6 billion) back home to support their loved ones during tough times.
This amount represents an 18.4% increase from the $319.4 million (Sh46.1 billion) sent in July 2022, marking the second consecutive…
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Jacob Kaimenyi, a former Kenyan ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and mission to the European Union, is encouraging Kenyans to participate in 'food diplomacy' by promoting Kenyan cuisine abroad.
He believes that showcasing Kenyan dishes can help market the country's diverse cultures and…
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On Monday, August 21, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha announced the departure of 76 Kenyan nurses to work in the United Kingdom.
On August 24, the selected group of nurses will depart from Kenya to work in the UK. This recruitment comes as part of the Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA…
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Elaine Grigg never imagined that she would play American football professionally when she was growing up in Kenya.
At the age of eight, she and her family relocated to Australia. While she didn't have a passion for sports, her father coerced her into playing football which she surprisingly…
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Damarie Kalonzo, the daughter of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has made a name for herself in the legal field in the United Kingdom.
Following in her father's footsteps, who established his own law firm in the 1980s, Damarie currently holds the position of Global Human Rights Assistant…
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Earlier this year, Nyeri County Governor appointed Prof Peter Ndiang’ui as the County's Honorary Ambassador.
A group of individuals from various parts of the United States and Canada have come together as a team under the Nyeri Diaspora Advisory Council (DAC) to collaborate with the Nyeri County…
