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50-Year-Old MBA Graduate Sets Sights on Doctoral Degree in the US
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50-Year-Old MBA Graduate Sets Sights on Doctoral Degree in the US

At 50, Jane celebrates attaining a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Moi University. Her journey began over two decades ago when she got married. The mother of three reminisces about the early year…

Mar 24, 2024
Kenya Seeks Public Participation on Draft Diaspora Policy 2024
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Kenya Seeks Public Participation on Draft Diaspora Policy 2024

The Kenyan government is actively shaping its relationship with its diaspora community through the development of the Kenya Diaspora Policy 2024. Recognizing the evolving landscape of migration and the increasing impo…

Mar 23, 2024
Veronica Moraa: Overcoming Dyslexia to Serve as King Charles III's Lord Lieutenant
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Veronica Moraa: Overcoming Dyslexia to Serve as King Charles III's Lord Lieutenant

Veronica Moraa Pickering recalls her humble beginnings in Kisii, Kenya to her current esteemed position as King Charles III's Lord Lieutenant for the County of Nottinghamshire. In 1996 at the age of 7, Moraa left her…

Mar 22, 2024
Kenyan Woman Who Succumbed to Canadian Winter Laid to Rest in Nakuru
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Kenyan Woman Who Succumbed to Canadian Winter Laid to Rest in Nakuru

Delphina Wambui passed away in Toronto, Canada on February 18, 2024. Her death has left her family grappling with grief and unanswered questions. Wambui's journey to Canada was fueled by a desire to build a brighter f…

Mar 21, 2024
Former Maasai Guide Raises Sh46 Million in the US for a Kenya-Based Non-Profit
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Former Maasai Guide Raises Sh46 Million in the US for a Kenya-Based Non-Profit

The Olalashe Foundation, a Kenyan non-profit organization, works tirelessly to improve the lives of underprivileged communities in the country. Established in 2022 by a group of friends passionate about rural Africa a…

Mar 20, 2024
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Kenyan Entertainer Arrested for Allegedly Raping a British Woman on MSC Fantasia Cruise Ship
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Kenyan Entertainer Arrested for Allegedly Raping a British Woman on MSC Fantasia Cruise Ship

A 37-year-old Kenyan entertainer was arrested on March 15 after allegedly raping a British female passenger aboard the MSC Fantasia cruise ship. The female passenger, 27, accused the entertainer of assault during an o…

Mar 20, 2024
Blockchain Association of Kenya Appeals for Release of Detained Employee in Nigeria
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Blockchain Association of Kenya Appeals for Release of Detained Employee in Nigeria

Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has appealed to the Nigerian government for the release of their employee Nadeem Anjarwalla and his American colleague who were detained in Nigeria on February 26. The purpose of…

Mar 19, 2024
Kenyan Students Who Died in a Car Crash in Australia to be Repatriated for Burial
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Kenyan Students Who Died in a Car Crash in Australia to be Repatriated for Burial

Two Kenyan students Humphrey Ruto and Penuel Meli from Nandi County, Kenya, lost their lives in a car accident in Perth, Australia. The accident occurred at an intersection on Tonkin Highway near the Albany Highway ex…

Mar 19, 2024
British High Commissioner Neil Wigan Defends Govt Stand on Migration of Kenyan Nurses to the UK
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British High Commissioner Neil Wigan Defends Govt Stand on Migration of Kenyan Nurses to the UK

British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan has acknowledged the migration of Kenyan nurses to the United Kingdom (UK) as a mutually beneficial partnership. In an interview with Citizen TV, Wigan acknowledged the hi…

Mar 18, 2024
Kenyan Woman, Judy Mliwa, Reported Missing in Baltimore, Maryland
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Kenyan Woman, Judy Mliwa, Reported Missing in Baltimore, Maryland

A Kenyan woman has been reported missing in Baltimore, Maryland. Judy Wairimu Mliwa, 46, was last seen on the morning of March 10, 2024 at Bohn Court in Baltimore. She drives a gray Honda CRV. Anyone with information…

Mar 17, 2024
Kenyan Duo Makes Waves in the US Manufacturing Industry
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Kenyan Duo Makes Waves in the US Manufacturing Industry

Two Kenyan entrepreneurs are making significant strides in the heart of the US manufacturing sector Missouri-based James Muchichu and Patrick Wambugu have established their own company, Mid Missouri Tool and Plastics…

Mar 17, 2024
Grieving Family Fights for Answers After Officer's Sudden Death in the US
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Grieving Family Fights for Answers After Officer's Sudden Death in the US

The family of a Kenyan police officer who died in the United States while on a mission to Haiti has initiated legal action against the government due to a lack of transparency surrounding the circumstances. Chief Insp…

Mar 16, 2024
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How a Homeless Kenyan Woman Landed a Dream Job at Microsoft
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How a Homeless Kenyan Woman Landed a Dream Job at Microsoft

Joanne talks of her journey from a warehouse worker in Dandora, Kenya, to securing lucrative job offers with corporate giants like ExxonMobil and Microsoft in the United States. Born and raised in Kenya, Joanne initia…

Mar 15, 2024
Kenya's Strategic Partnership with Its Diaspora to Eliminate Remmitance Bottlenecks
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Kenya's Strategic Partnership with Its Diaspora to Eliminate Remmitance Bottlenecks

The Kenyan diaspora is playing an increasingly significant role in the nation's financial landscape. Recent discussions between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Kenyan government, fac…

Mar 13, 2024
Nigerian Authorities Detain Kenyan Binance Executives Amidst Naira Volatility
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Nigerian Authorities Detain Kenyan Binance Executives Amidst Naira Volatility

Two Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla have been detained by Nigerian authorities in Abuja for the past two weeks. The detentions come amidst a period of significant decline in the value of the…

Mar 13, 2024
Kenyans Abroad Encouraged to Invest in Their Homeland
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Kenyans Abroad Encouraged to Invest in Their Homeland

The Kenyan government is making a concerted effort to engage its diaspora population, urging Kenyans living abroad to increase their investments in Kenya and explore opportunities to create jobs for their compatriots…

Mar 11, 2024
How Kenyan Man Traded 3 Careers for Dental Medicine in Kansas
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How Kenyan Man Traded 3 Careers for Dental Medicine in Kansas

Dr Gilbert Omido's path to becoming a successful dentist in Kansas exemplifies the power of ambition. Growing up in a Kenyan village, Dr Omido dreamt of a career in medicine. This dream, however, would not be achieved…

Mar 11, 2024
Kenyan Family Seeks Answers for Daughter Missing in Saudi Arabia
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Kenyan Family Seeks Answers for Daughter Missing in Saudi Arabia

A family in Kisii County, Kenya, is grappling with immense worry after losing contact with their daughter Felistus Nyambeki for over two years. Nyambeki, a mother of three, departed for Saudi Arabia on December 14, 20…

Mar 9, 2024
A Mother's Desperate Plea to Save Son from Beheading in Saudi Arabia
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A Mother's Desperate Plea to Save Son from Beheading in Saudi Arabia

A phone call shattered Editor Dorothy Kweyu's world thirteen years ago. Her son, Stephen Bertrand Munyakho who was working in Saudi Arabia had been involved in a fatal altercation with a colleague. The initial shock w…

Mar 9, 2024
Need to Address Addiction and Mental Health Challenges in Kenya's Diaspora Community
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Need to Address Addiction and Mental Health Challenges in Kenya's Diaspora Community

Drug use and mental health challenges remain a pressing concern among Kenyans abroad. American-based Kenyan Woman Charity Nganga offers valuable insights on tackling these issues effectively. Charity emphasizes the im…

Mar 8, 2024
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