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Empty-Handed But Free: Kenyan Woman Rescued After 7 Months in Lebanese Jail
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Empty-Handed But Free: Kenyan Woman Rescued After 7 Months in Lebanese Jail

Judy Gatwiri, a 33-year-old woman, spent seven months in police custody in Beirut, Lebanon, waiting to be rescued after her employer could not prove a theft accusation against her. Gatwiri's ordeal began with aspirati…

Sep 7, 2024
Joho Urges Kenyan Diaspora in Australia to Invest Back Home
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Joho Urges Kenyan Diaspora in Australia to Invest Back Home

Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Ali Hassan Joho has called on the Kenyan diaspora to invest in their homeland during a recent address in Perth, Western Australia. Speaking at a dinner hosted by Kenya's A…

Sep 6, 2024
Kenyan Diaspora in UK Launches Alliance to Boost Community and Business Ties
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Kenyan Diaspora in UK Launches Alliance to Boost Community and Business Ties

The recent establishment of the Kenya Communities and Businesses Alliance (KCBA) marks a significant milestone for Kenyans residing in the United Kingdom. On September 3, 2024, hundreds of Kenyan expatriates convened…

Sep 6, 2024
Margaret Nyamumbo: Kenyan Lady Bags Millions Selling Premium Coffee in New York
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Margaret Nyamumbo: Kenyan Lady Bags Millions Selling Premium Coffee in New York

US-based Kenyan entrepreneur Margaret Nyamumbo gained attention last year when she made an impressive pitch on the popular TV show Shark Tank for her coffee company Kahawa 1893 As the founder of Kahawa 1893, Nyamumbo…

Sep 5, 2024
24-Year-Old Kenyan Woman from Nyamira Dies Mysteriously in Saudi Arabia
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24-Year-Old Kenyan Woman from Nyamira Dies Mysteriously in Saudi Arabia

A 24-year-old Kenyan from Nyamira County's Ting'a area recently died under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, leaving their family in mourning. Moraa, who departed for the Gulf nation on March 17th, 2024, in pu…

Sep 5, 2024
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How Kenyan Janet Wainaina Mwangi is Strengthening the Diaspora Community Through Innovative Outreach
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How Kenyan Janet Wainaina Mwangi is Strengthening the Diaspora Community Through Innovative Outreach

Janet Mwangi, an experienced educator with over two decades of experience, has made significant progress in bridging cultural divides through her organization, Face of Kenya UK. Recognizing a disconnect between young…

Sep 4, 2024
First Lady Rachel Ruto Engages Kenyan Women Professionals in Beijing
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First Lady Rachel Ruto Engages Kenyan Women Professionals in Beijing

First Lady Rachel Ruto on Wednesday met with Kenyan women professionals working in Beijing, China. This engagement marks a considerable effort to engage the diaspora in Kenya's national development and is part of Pres…

Sep 4, 2024
From FBI Private Jet to Boston Jail: Kenyan Kevin Kang'ethe's Extradition Journey
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From FBI Private Jet to Boston Jail: Kenyan Kevin Kang'ethe's Extradition Journey

The extradition of Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang'ethe from Kenya to the United States marks the culmination of a nearly year-long international manhunt. Kang'ethe, charged with the murder of his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu…

Sep 4, 2024
Kenyan Woman Shares Her Transition from Saudi Maid to Law Student
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Kenyan Woman Shares Her Transition from Saudi Maid to Law Student

Kenyan woman Hazel Jepkoech has shared how she went from working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia to pursuing a bachelor's degree in law at Kabarak University. In a recent interview, Jepkoech shares her inspiring…

Sep 3, 2024
Kenyan Painter Celebrates African Heritage in Australian Art Scene
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Kenyan Painter Celebrates African Heritage in Australian Art Scene

Kenyan visual artist Josephine Komen is making waves in Australia with her artwork that celebrates and preserves the cultural heritage of Kenya and Africa. At the African Visual Arts Exhibition 2024 in South Australia…

Sep 3, 2024
Chesumei Legislator Holds Talks with Kenyans in Qatar
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Chesumei Legislator Holds Talks with Kenyans in Qatar

Chesumei Member of Parliament Paul Biego Polo recently embarked on a diplomatic visit to Qatar focusing on engaging with Kenyan expatriates in the Gulf state. Over the weekend, Polo conducted a series of meetings with…

Sep 3, 2024
Muthama to State: Help secure release of abducted Kenyan driver in DRC
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Muthama to State: Help secure release of abducted Kenyan driver in DRC

The Parliamentary Service Commissioner Johnson Muthama has appealed to the government to intervene and ensure the release of a Kenyan truck driver allegedly kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo The alleged ki…

Sep 3, 2024
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Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe Extradited to Massachusetts to Stand Trial for Girlfriend's Murder
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Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe Extradited to Massachusetts to Stand Trial for Girlfriend's Murder

A Kenyan man accused of murdering his girlfriend in the United States last October has been extradited to Massachusetts and will appear in court tomorrow to face a first-degree murder charge. The tragic incident occur…

Sep 2, 2024
Wall Street Pro Turns to Dorper Sheep Farming in Kenya
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Wall Street Pro Turns to Dorper Sheep Farming in Kenya

Having served as a financial auditor on Wall Street for 14 years, James Kahiga pursued a life of greater meaning and fulfillment. This quest led him back to his Kenyan roots, where he embarked on a new venture: Dorper…

Sep 1, 2024
Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Fined for Wage Infractions in Newark, Labour Department Reports
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Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Fined for Wage Infractions in Newark, Labour Department Reports

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has taken action against Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The popular downtown restaurant failed to pay overtime…

Aug 30, 2024
Kenyan Man, 30, Jailed in Australia for Sexual Assault on 80-Year-old Man
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Kenyan Man, 30, Jailed in Australia for Sexual Assault on 80-Year-old Man

A Kenyan man, 30, working at an elderly care facility in Perth, Australia, has been sentenced to two years in prison after allegedly admitting to forcing an elderly resident in his 80s, who had dementia, to engage in…

Aug 30, 2024
Saudi Labor Dispute Turns into Sh1.08 Million Debt for Stranded Kenyans
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Saudi Labor Dispute Turns into Sh1.08 Million Debt for Stranded Kenyans

Two Kenyan nationals Evanson Kariuki and Said Olunga stranded in Saudi Arabia have requested the government's assistance to come back home as they are prohibited from leaving due to a Sh 1.08 million 'debt'. The men…

Aug 29, 2024
US Couple Sues Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Over Sh112 Million 'Investment' Debt
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US Couple Sues Kenyan Tycoon Julius Mwale Over Sh112 Million 'Investment' Debt

An American couple has initiated legal proceedings against Kenyan businessman Julius Mwale and his American spouse Kaila Mwale. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court, District of Utah, centres on an alleged debt…

Aug 29, 2024
Kevin Kangethe, the Kenyan Man Wanted for Murdering his Girlfriend Has Been Extradited Back to the US
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Kevin Kangethe, the Kenyan Man Wanted for Murdering his Girlfriend Has Been Extradited Back to the US

Kevin Kangethe, a Kenyan man suspected of murdering his girlfriend in Massachusetts before feeling to Kenya has been extradited back to the United States. Kangethe, 42, is accused of killing his girlfriend, 31-year-ol…

Aug 29, 2024
Diaspora Athletes Embrace Heritage and Success in Kenya’s Training Camps
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Diaspora Athletes Embrace Heritage and Success in Kenya’s Training Camps

Kenya's reputation as a premier training ground for international athletes continues to flourish, attracting runners from around the world who seek to learn from the country's renowned long-distance runners. This infl…

Aug 29, 2024
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