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Government Warns of Fraudulent Job Ads Amid Push for Overseas Employment

The issue of fraudulent job recruitment agencies targeting Kenyans with promises of overseas employment has caused concern among many unsuspecting citizens. This comes after a widely circulated advertisement claimed t…

Jul 20, 2024

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Kenyan Woman Charged with Felony in $60,000 Worker's Compensation Scam in Spokane, Washington

Kenyan woman Serah Kamau, 52, faces a felony charge for allegedly defrauding the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) of over $60,000 in workers' compensation benefits. On July 11, 2024, Kamau enter…

Jul 19, 2024

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Mudavadi Outlines Ministry's Protocol for Repatriating Deceased Kenyans Abroad

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has outlined the comprehensive measures his ministry employs to support Kenyan families who lose loved ones abroad. In a presentation to the…

Jul 19, 2024

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Swahili Village Hit with $526,000 Fine in D.C. Wage Theft Settlement

Kenyan-owned dining establishment Swahili Village located near Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., has reached a significant settlement in a wage theft case brought by the city's attorney general's office. The restaurant…

Jul 17, 2024

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How Kenyan Girl Ended Up in Iraq's Maximum Security Prison

Catherine Wambui's journey from Kenya to Iraq in 2020 began with aspirations for a better life but devolved into a nightmarish ordeal that exposed the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers abroad. Securing a two-ye…

Jul 16, 2024

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Kenyan Diaspora in France Outraged as MCAs Invited to Paris Olympics

A controversy has erupted over the National Olympics Committee of Kenya's (NOCK) decision to invite 11 Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to the Paris Olympics as part of the cheering squad. This move has sparked out…

Jul 15, 2024

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Family Appeals for Help Following Son's Death in Russian Pool

20-year-old Kenyan student Enock Odhiambo studying in Moscow on a scholarship on July 5 lost his life in a drowning incident. The young man had secured a government-funded scholarship to study International Relations…

Jul 13, 2024

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Senate Probes Alleged Negligence at Kenyan Embassy in Saudi Arabia

The Kenyan embassy in Saudi Arabia has come under scrutiny from a group of Kenyan senators who argue that it has failed to adequately fulfil its responsibilities in the Gulf nation. During a Senate session attended by…

Jul 12, 2024

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How Minor Offenses Cost Kenyans Their American Stay

The increasing disillusionment with the government of Kenya has led many citizens to seek opportunities abroad, with the United States emerging as a primary destination. Approximately 157,000 Kenyans currently reside…

Jul 12, 2024

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730 Kenyans Deported from Various Countries Since 2022

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that since 2022, approximately 730 Kenyans who had been deported have been readmitted to the country. The deportation figures provided by Mudavadi show a significa…

Jul 11, 2024

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316 Kenyan Deaths Recorded in Gulf Countries

Recent data presented by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to the Senate reveals that 316 Kenyans have died while working in Gulf countries over the past 12 years. This disclosure highlights the significant ris…

Jul 10, 2024

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Kenyan Diaspora in the US Launches $40 Million Housing Project in Malindi

A group of Kenyan expatriates residing in the United States has initiated an ambitious housing project valued at approximately Sh 5.1 billion ($40 million). This expansive venture aims to construct 400 state-of-the-ar…

Jul 8, 2024

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Kenya Sends First Batch of Teachers to the US Under State-Backed Scheme

Kenya's ambitious initiative to send teachers abroad has gained significant traction with the government sending the first batch of teachers to the US. Ambassador Isaiya Kabira, serving as the Secretary of Investments…

Jul 7, 2024

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Elgeyo Marakwet Sends First Batch of Students to US Under Pepea Program

Elgeyo Marakwet County under the leadership of Governor Wisely Rotich has launched an innovative educational initiative known as the Pepea Student Program. This endeavor aims to provide local youth with opportunities…

Jul 5, 2024

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Reflections of a Kenyan Deportee as America Celebrates Independence Day

Joel Kipkoech recounts his educational journey to the United States in 1977, a travel that ultimately ended in his deportation under circumstances he prefers to keep private. Despite this outcome, Kipkoech maintains a…

Jul 4, 2024

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DPP Pushes for Kevin Kang'ethe Extradition to the US in High-Profile Murder Case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged a Milimani court in Nairobi to grant their request for the extradition of Kevin Kang'ethe to the United States. The case centres on the alleged murder of Margaret Mb…

Jul 1, 2024

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Meet Dr Christine Wachira, the First Kenyan Winemaker in the US

Dr Christine Wachira's journey from a healthcare professional to a pioneering winemaker exemplifies the power of pursuing one's passions. As the founder of Wachira Wines, Christine has carved a unique niche in the Ame…

Jul 1, 2024

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Kenyan Teachers Abandon TSC for Overseas Opportunities

The exodus of teachers from Kenya's Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to pursue more lucrative opportunities abroad has become a growing concern in recent months. Educators are increasingly signing contracts to work i…

Jul 1, 2024

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US-Based Kenyans Oppose Ruto's Gen Z Engagement Strategy

Kenyans living in Washington DC, United States, have opposed President William Ruto's proposal to engage the public through the recently launched National Multi-Sectoral Forum. Instead, they demand that the Head of St…

Jun 30, 2024

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Experts Flag Serious Gaps in Ruto's 250,000 Overseas Jobs Initiative

Ruto's ambitious plan to send 250,000 Kenyans overseas annually for employment aims to boost remittances and address youth unemployment. However, this initiative has raised significant concerns among human rights advo…

Jun 29, 2024