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Kenya Initiates Urgent Evacuation of Citizens from Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

The Kenyan government has launched an urgent evacuation plan for its citizens in Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the region. The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs HAS expressed deep concern over the deter…

Aug 6, 2024

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Family Seeks $30,000 to Repatriate Body of Kenyan Shot Dead in Denver, Colorado

A 27-year-old IT expert from Kenya, Nelson Kimathi Munene, tragically lost his life in Denver, Colorado, on July 21st. Munene was fatally shot under circumstances that have left his family and friends grappling with p…

Aug 5, 2024

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Labour Nominee Promises 10,000 Jobs per Week for Kenyans Abroad

Alfred Mutua, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, yesterday presented his strategic vision to the Committee on Appointments. His focus is on transforming labour migration for Kenyan wor…

Aug 5, 2024

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How 59,000 Kenyans Balance Prosperity and Homesickness in Qatar

Residing in distant lands, Kenyans abroad often ponder if the green pastures they've found can truly soothe their heavy hearts which are longing for home. With approximately 59,000 Kenyans residing in Qatar, the Gulf…

Aug 5, 2024

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Kenyan Woman Shares Her Escape from Modern-Day Slavery in the Gulf

Human trafficking remains a pressing issue in Kenya, with many young individuals, particularly women from rural areas, falling victim to exploitative schemes disguised as employment opportunities abroad. The story of…

Aug 4, 2024

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Nairobi Court Approves Extradition of Kevin Kang'ethe to the US for Murder Trial

A Nairobi court has issued an extradition order for Kevin Kang'ethe to face trial in the United States over the alleged murder of Margaret Mbitu. Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina has ruled that the extradition r…

Jul 31, 2024

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Qualifications Needed for Kenyan Teachers Eyeing US Jobs

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi presided over the departure of the inaugural group of teachers bound for the United States on Monday, July 29. This event, facilitated by a private company agreement through th…

Jul 31, 2024

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Meru Family Pleads for State Intervention in Daughter's Lebanon Imprisonment

Judy Gatwiri moved from Kenya to Beirut, Lebanon, a year ago, filled with hope for a better future for her family. Gatwiri now finds herself in a dire situation having been in police custody for the past four months…

Jul 31, 2024

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Kenya Tourism Board Taps into Diaspora Network for Global Promotion

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has unveiled an innovative marketing strategy aimed at harnessing the potential of the Kenyan diaspora to bolster the country's tourism sector. The "Ziara Kenya One Diaspora One Tourist,"…

Jul 30, 2024

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Kenyan Immigrant's Canadian Success Inspires Others to Make the Move

Upon arriving in Canada in December 2011, Loise Githiga brought only a dream, a prayer, and a strong belief in her abilities. Many warned Githiga of the challenges that awaited her in Canada, including harsh winters…

Jul 29, 2024

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Social Media Alert Leads to Rapid Rescue of Kenyan Worker in Gulf

The Kenyan government has demonstrated its commitment to protecting citizens abroad through a swift rescue operation in Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs successfully freed a young Kenyan woma…

Jul 29, 2024

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Australia Leads Growth in Kenya's Diaspora Remittances

The landscape of diaspora remittances to Kenya has experienced a significant shift in the first half of 2024 with Australia emerging as the fastest-growing source, surpassing Saudi Arabia. Official data reveals that K…

Jul 27, 2024

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Duped, Served, Deported: Kenyan Shares Tragic Path Through US Military Recruitment Fraud

David Bariu arrived in the United States on a student visa in 1998. Bariu was enticed by an army recruiter's promises of education and citizenship. These assurances led him to enlist in the US Army and later serve in…

Jul 25, 2024

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Kenyan on Saudi Death Row Makes Desperate Appeal for Support

On July 24, 2024, Nation.Africa received an urgent letter from Stephen Bertrand Munyakho (Stevo), a Kenyan citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. The letter highlights the "Let's Bring Back Stevo" campaign aimed at savin…

Jul 25, 2024

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Kenyan Inmate Dies in Canadian Prison While Serving Sentence for Theft and Sexual Offense

On July 13, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) reported the death of Charles Mangapi, a Kenyan national incarcerated at the Springhill Institution in Nova Scotia. Mangapi had been serving a sentence of ove…

Jul 24, 2024

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How One Woman Unites Kenyans Across the UK

Lydia Tett Olet's keen observation of the Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom reveals a pervasive issue of loneliness and depression among her compatriots. This insight, coupled with her personal experiences as a lo…

Jul 23, 2024

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UK-Based Kenyan Women to Join Nairobi Protests Against Defiant Ruto

Three Kenyan women currently residing in the United Kingdom have resolved to return to Nairobi on Tuesday to participate in the ongoing Gen Z-led protests against President William Ruto's administration. These demonst…

Jul 22, 2024

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Desperate Families Urge Release of Kenyans Held in Dubai for 7 Months

In December 2023, a tragic incident took place at a Chinese company in Ajman, Dubai, resulting in the arrest of several Kenyan workers. The event was triggered by the discovery of a bodyguard's theft which led to a vi…

Jul 22, 2024

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Kenyan Diaspora Protests IMF Policies Outside Washington Headquarters

Kenyans residing in Washington DC staged a demonstration outside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters on Saturday. The demonstrators expressed their discontent with the organization's involvement in Keny…

Jul 21, 2024

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Philip Kamau Path from US Rejection to Success in Australia

Philip Kamau faced numerous challenges from an early age having grown up in a large polygamous family in Kenya. Despite growing up with 28 brothers and 15 sisters, and enduring mistreatment from his older step-sibling…

Jul 20, 2024