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Real Estate Firms Target 3 Million Kenyans Abroad

Kenyan real estate agents are increasingly targeting the substantial diaspora population as a key market for land and property investments. With over three million Kenyans residing abroad, real estate firms perceive a…

Aug 29, 2024

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Judge Blocks US-Based Son from Evicting Wheelchair-Bound Parent in Kenyan Land Case

A land ownership dispute in Nakuru County, Kenya, has resulted in a court ruling that prohibits a Kenyan-American man from entering his parents' property. The Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has issued a permane…

Aug 28, 2024

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Kenya, Saudi Arabia Kick Off Job Interviews for Gulf State Opportunities

The Kenyan government, through its State Department for Labour and Skills Development, recently hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia to conduct interviews for specialist Kenyan nurses seeking employment in the Kingdo…

Aug 28, 2024

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Saudi Arabia Overtakes UK in Kenyan Remittance Rankings - CBK

The landscape of Kenyan diaspora remittances is undergoing a significant transformation, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emerging as a major contributor, challenging the United Kingdom's traditional position. However…

Aug 28, 2024

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Kenyan Woman Speak Out on Saudi Mistreatment

The Gulf region has been a destination for many Kenyan workers seeking better opportunities, but for some, the experience has been marked by trauma, pain, and regret. Velma Nerima, a 37-year-old single mother of three…

Aug 26, 2024

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Kenyan Woman Leads Cutting-Edge Research in Queensland, Australia

Hemanshi Galaiya, a Kenyan doctoral candidate in Biotechnology at the University of Queensland, Australia, is making significant strides in her field while maintaining a lighthearted approach to life. Known for her pr…

Aug 25, 2024

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Raid in India Rescues 14 Kenyan Women from Prostitution Ring

Indian authorities have successfully dismantled a prostitution ring in Hyderabad, India, rescuing 17 East African women, including 14 Kenyans. The operation, conducted by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, was prompted…

Aug 25, 2024

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Family Demands Justice for Kenyan Graduate's Mysterious Death and Torture in Dubai

The life of Anthony Gichua Kinuthia was cut short under distressing circumstances after venturing to Dubai in pursuit of a brighter future. In an emotional ceremony at Mangu Kabarak, Tony was laid to rest, surrounded…

Aug 24, 2024

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Kenyan Bisexual Man Faces Deportation from Canada, Fears LGBTQ+ Persecution in Kenya

Charles Mwangi, a 48-year-old Kenyan national, faces imminent deportation from Canada, scheduled for August 25, 2024. Mwangi, who identifies as bisexual, asserts that his return to Kenya would place his life in jeopar…

Aug 24, 2024

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Kenyan Engineer Accuses UK of Stealing His Military Plane Invention

Kenyan mechanical and materials engineer Sammy Onyango has made a controversial claim regarding the alleged theft of his groundbreaking military invention which he asserts led to his deportation from the United Kingdo…

Aug 22, 2024

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75-Year-Old Nakuru Mother Faces Eviction by US-Based Son

75-year-old Esther Nyaruri from Nakuru finds herself facing potential eviction from her matrimonial home. This situation has arisen due to a conflict with her US-based son Abel Haroya Nyaruri over the ownership of a p…

Aug 19, 2024

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Diaspora Kenyans Petition Parliament to Amend 'Discriminatory' Citizenship Law

Kenyan citizens living abroad have petitioned the Kenyan Parliament to modify a law that categorizes them as foreign nationals based on when they obtained dual citizenship, preventing them from reclaiming their Kenyan…

Aug 17, 2024

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Kenyan Migrants Ignore Risks, Fall into Myanmar's 'Slave Trade' Trap

Kenyan citizens continue to fall prey to human trafficking schemes in South Asian countries, despite repeated warnings from authorities. The Kenyan Embassy in Thailand recently issued a warning of the dangers followin…

Aug 17, 2024

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Organ Harvesting Fears Grow as Kenyan Embassy Warns of Trafficking Surge in Thailand

The Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok has issued a warning about the alarming increase in Kenyans falling victim to human trafficking schemes in Southeast Asia. These scams, which initially promise lucrative job opportunities…

Aug 16, 2024

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Kenyan Immigrant's Path to Understanding US College Admissions

Amon Chumba's journey from Kenya to the United States at the age of 17 presented a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Upon his arrival in Springfield, Vermont, in the summer of 2022, Amon encountered significant…

Aug 15, 2024

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Over 70 Kenyan Athletes Secure Full Scholarships in the US

Kenya's reputation as a powerhouse in middle and long-distance running has solidified over the decades, from the era of Kipchoge Keino in the 1960s and 1970s to the present-day dominance of athletes like Eliud Kipchog…

Aug 14, 2024

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Self-Proclaimed Son of Tom Mboya Dies in Kansas Shortly After Online Appeal

Kenyan man George Gerry Mboya has been discovered deceased merely days after making an emotional plea for assistance online. A video shared by Obuyu Onalo depicted Mboya in a visibly distressed state, despite his rela…

Aug 13, 2024

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75-Year-Old Nakuru Mother Fights Eviction Attempt by US-Based Son

Ms Esther Nyaruri's golden years have turned into a nightmare as she finds herself embroiled in a property dispute with her own son. Ms. Nyaruri, a mother of seven, finds herself in the precarious position of squattin…

Aug 11, 2024

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Kenyan's PhD Thesis on Counter-Terrorism Wins Top Honor in New Zealand

At the age of 25, Dr. Shirley Gabriella Achieng set two goals for herself: to be married and to earn a PhD by 35. These aspirations were particularly challenging given the societal expectations she faced. However, her…

Aug 9, 2024

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Kenyan Woman Dies in Saudi Arabia, Body Still Not Located

The tragic death of Virginia Auma Ayoko, a Kenyan woman working in Saudi Arabia, has left her family in distress. Auma, who had been employed in Saudi Arabia for two years to support her family back home, passed away…

Aug 6, 2024