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The Hidden Financial Challenges Facing Diaspora Workers in Britain
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The Hidden Financial Challenges Facing Diaspora Workers in Britain

The aspiration for financial prosperity in the diaspora is a topic of considerable interest worldwide. A recent analysis by Ruwa Organic Farm raises the question: Can individuals achieve significant wealth while livin…

Dec 7, 2024
Kenyan Scholar Dr. Benard Omogo Honored with Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
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Kenyan Scholar Dr. Benard Omogo Honored with Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

Dr. Benard Omogo, a distinguished academic at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship for the summer 2024 application cycle. This hono…

Dec 6, 2024
Hellen Obiri: Kenyan Marathon Champion Finds Success After US Relocation
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Hellen Obiri: Kenyan Marathon Champion Finds Success After US Relocation

Hellen Obiri, a celebrated Kenyan runner and two-time Boston Marathon champion, relocated to the United States in 2022. This decisive move aimed to revitalize her career and pursue her marathon ambitions, marking a si…

Dec 6, 2024
Kenyan Woman Arrested in Milan for Attempting to Join ISIS
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Kenyan Woman Arrested in Milan for Attempting to Join ISIS

A 19-year-old Kenyan woman was arrested at Orio al Serio Airport in Milan on November 30 while attempting to board a flight to Turkey, where she intended to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The arrest…

Dec 5, 2024
Mudavadi Proposes Diaspora Bond to Finance JKIA Terminal Expansion
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Mudavadi Proposes Diaspora Bond to Finance JKIA Terminal Expansion

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has unveiled a forward-looking strategy aimed at financing the construction of a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This initiative follows the suspens…

Dec 5, 2024
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13-Year-Old British Boy Sues Parents Over Forced Relocation to Kenyan Boarding School
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13-Year-Old British Boy Sues Parents Over Forced Relocation to Kenyan Boarding School

A legal dispute has emerged in the United Kingdom as a 13-year-old boy files a lawsuit against his parents, alleging emotional and physical abandonment following their decision to enrol him in a boarding school in Elb…

Dec 5, 2024
30,000 Kenyan Workers Fuel UAE Economic Success, Says Mudavadi
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30,000 Kenyan Workers Fuel UAE Economic Success, Says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi affirmed the critical role of the Kenyan diaspora in the UAE during the recent 53rd UAE National Day celebrations held in Nairobi. Notably, he revealed that approximately 30,00…

Dec 4, 2024
Why Kenyan Youth Are Frustrated with Diaspora Job Recruitment Fees
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Why Kenyan Youth Are Frustrated with Diaspora Job Recruitment Fees

The recent initiative by the Kenyan government to secure employment opportunities abroad for skilled professionals has ignited both optimism and controversy among job seekers. Spearheaded by Cabinet Secretary Alfred M…

Dec 4, 2024
Kenyan Designer Ryan Ichanghai Announces Homecoming and Brand Showcase
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Kenyan Designer Ryan Ichanghai Announces Homecoming and Brand Showcase

Ryan Ichanghai, known in the fashion industry as RJ, has announced an upcoming homecoming tour spanning from December to January, aimed at rejuvenating his ties to Kenya. The founder and creative director of the fashi…

Dec 3, 2024
Swiss-Based Kenyan Pledges Free Ambulances to Struggling Hospitals
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Swiss-Based Kenyan Pledges Free Ambulances to Struggling Hospitals

Kenyan expatriate Geoff Kariuki Kayai, currently residing in Switzerland, has launched an initiative aimed at transforming healthcare in his home country. Through a heartfelt social media message, Kariuki has revealed…

Dec 2, 2024
Love, Mystery, and Loss: The Untold Story of Nyambunde and US-Based Angela Moraa
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Love, Mystery, and Loss: The Untold Story of Nyambunde and US-Based Angela Moraa

In a tragic incident that has left the Kisii community in mourning, two young individuals, Moraa and Vincent Nyambunde, were found dead in their rented apartment holding hands, days after their passing. The circumstan…

Dec 2, 2024
Kenyan Student Alphonce Kimurgor Korir Found Dead in Melbourne's Dandenong
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Kenyan Student Alphonce Kimurgor Korir Found Dead in Melbourne's Dandenong

The Kenyan community in Melbourne, Australia, is mourning the untimely death of Alphonce Kimurgor Korir, known as Kimko whose body was discovered in his car in Dandenong on November 27. Originally from Eldoret, Kenya…

Dec 1, 2024
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Why Older Kenyans Have Higher US Visa Approval Rates
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Why Older Kenyans Have Higher US Visa Approval Rates

Kenyan travel expert Anthony Wambugu has explained why older individuals often find it simpler to obtain US visas compared to younger applicants. Wambugu identifies several key factors contributing to this trend, whic…

Nov 29, 2024
Kenyan Nurses Decry Exploitation in Saudi Arabia
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Kenyan Nurses Decry Exploitation in Saudi Arabia

Kenyan nurses, recruited under a government-sponsored international employment initiative, have raised serious allegations concerning their working conditions in Saudi Arabia. The lament the difference between promise…

Nov 29, 2024
How Lucy Njeri is Transforming Hair Care for African Women in Canada
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How Lucy Njeri is Transforming Hair Care for African Women in Canada

Canada-based Kenyan entrepreneur Lucy Njeri is pioneering innovative hair care solutions specifically designed for African women. Her company, Curls Defined, emerged from a personal journey of addressing a notable mar…

Nov 28, 2024
Why Exporting Workers Could Solve Kenya's Unemployment, PS Shadrack Mwadime
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Why Exporting Workers Could Solve Kenya's Unemployment, PS Shadrack Mwadime

The Kenyan government is actively pursuing a comprehensive labour migration strategy aimed at addressing unemployment and encouraging economic growth. Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime from the State Department for…

Nov 27, 2024
Stand Behind Ruto, Passaris Tells Kenyans Abroad
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Stand Behind Ruto, Passaris Tells Kenyans Abroad

Nairobi's women representative Esther Passaris has appealed to Kenyans living outside the country to ease their constant criticism of Kenya's current President and his development plans. Passaris asserts that many cri…

Nov 27, 2024
Equity Bank Kenya Concludes UK Diaspora Outreach Mission
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Equity Bank Kenya Concludes UK Diaspora Outreach Mission

Equity Bank Kenya has completed an extensive three-week diplomatic mission across the United Kingdom, The tour has allowed the bank to strategically engage with the Kenyan diaspora and international financial service…

Nov 26, 2024
How Qatar's Struggles Sparked Entrepreneurial Dream for Kenyan Man
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How Qatar's Struggles Sparked Entrepreneurial Dream for Kenyan Man

At 27 years old, Francis Njeri exemplifies the reality that success can emerge from unexpected pathways. Originally from Likoni in Mombasa, Francis initially established himself in Nairobi trading clothing and footwea…

Nov 26, 2024
Kenya Evacuates 63 Citizens Stranded in Lebanon
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Kenya Evacuates 63 Citizens Stranded in Lebanon

The Kenyan government has successfully evacuated 63 citizens from Lebanon amid escalating tensions stemming from Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah. The repatriation effort saw 40 individuals arrive at Jomo…

Nov 25, 2024
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