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Family of Kenyan Killed in South Africa Demands Justice

A family in Muhanda, Gem is currently seeking answers after their relative met a mysterious demise in Cape Town, South Africa. The deceased, Enock Wamare Hosea, also known as 'Blacky', had resided in Cape Town for 11…

Sep 28, 2023

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Kenyan Priest Arrested in San Antonio, Texas for Sexually Assaulting Old Parishioner

A Kenyan-born priest was on Tuesday arrested in San Antonio, Texas for sexually assaulting an elderly member of his parish. Since 2017, this priest has served in four different Texas churches. However, a church employ…

Sep 27, 2023

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How a Kenyan Woman Lost all the Money She Made in the US

About a decade ago, Beatrice Njoki Mangure, a Kenyan entrepreneur, migrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. Mangure could not have predicted that her journey would culminate in returning home w…

Sep 26, 2023

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Kenyan Car Dealer Arrested With 4 Kilos of Cocaine in Sir Lankan Airport

A Kenyan citizen has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, Sri Lanka, for carrying four kilograms of cocaine valued at Sh24 million. The man, a car dealer, had arrived from Ethiopia an…

Sep 25, 2023

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Protecting Kenyans Working Abroad

When returning home after travelling abroad with Kenya Airways, passengers feel as if they never left Kenya. With Maasai beaded headbands adorning their attire, the welcoming Kenyan crew offers familiarity and comfort…

Sep 25, 2023

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Sharlyn Kagereki's Journey to Miss Kenya USA

Sharlyn Kagereki has had to juggle multiple responsibilities throughout her life, including caring for a sick family member and surviving domestic violence. Against all odds, she has persisted and emerged as an inspir…

Sep 24, 2023

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Registration for DV-2025 (US Green Card Lottery) Expected to Begin in the First Week of October, 2023

Registration for the green card lottery program for fiscal year 2025 (DV-2025) is expected to begin in the first week of October, 2023. The green card lottery program, officially known as the Diversity Visa program, r…

Sep 23, 2023

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Family of Kenyan Man Killed by Police in the US to Get $8.5 Million

The family of Irvo Otieno who died earlier this year after being handcuffed and pinned to the floor by sheriff's deputies and medical staff members for approximately 11 minutes at a state psychiatric hospital has sett…

Sep 22, 2023

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Elsa Kiprotich: From Charcoal Seller to Real Estate Agent in the US

Elsa Kiprotich, a resident of Houston, Texas, recently shared her inspiring story of going from a charcoal seller in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County to a successful real estate agent in the United States. In a recent inte…

Sep 20, 2023

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Kenyan Student Ben Kiprotich Dies Under Unclear Circumstances in Alabama

A mournful mood lingers over a family in Bomet County as they grieve their son, Ben Kiprotich Logoi, who has died in Alabama, USA. Ben had left Kenya in 2017 to study in the United States and had not returned home unt…

Sep 20, 2023

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Convicted Kenyan-Born Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir Found Dead in His Texas Prison Cell

A Kenyan man convicted of killing two people in Texas and suspected of killing up to dozens of others was found dead in his prison cell early Tuesday. Billy Chemirmir, 50 years old, was serving two life sentences with…

Sep 19, 2023

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Kenyans Abroad Remit 354.3 Million Dollars in August

New data from the Central Bank of Kenya shows that the slowdown in the US economy has caused a decline in diaspora remittances to Kenya, resulting in a Sh1.5 billion shortfall in the first half of this year. The total…

Sep 19, 2023

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Kenyan Running Successful Restaurant Chain in the US Impresses Ruto

Kevin Onyona, the owner of the Swahili Village restaurant chain, takes pride in hosting high-profile individuals including the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenya…

Sep 18, 2023

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A Broke Embassy and Kenyans Suffering in Saudi Arabia

The Kenyan embassy in Saudi Arabia is facing criticism from its own staff over delays in receiving their salaries. This has led to dissatisfaction among embassy workers who are already being criticized for not address…

Sep 16, 2023

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Danson Mukile: The Young Kenyan Innovator Making Waves in the Diaspora

Danson Mukile, a young entrepreneur and avionics tech engineer based in the US, has emerged as a prominent advocate for Kenyans living abroad. He emphasizes the importance of innovation, networking, and acquiring rele…

Sep 14, 2023

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Kenyan Student Orville Kimutai Dies While Swimming in Western Australia

Orville Kimutai, a 23-year-old Kenyan, moved to Perth, Australia in March 2023 to further his education. However, his life was tragically cut short when he drowned while swimming at Stockton Lake near Collie town in W…

Sep 12, 2023

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YouTube Terminates Andrew Kibe's Channel

Media personality Andrew Kibe has revealed his intentions to switch to a different platform after YouTube terminated his channel. On September 11, Kibe's channel was removed and he took to platform X to express his di…

Sep 12, 2023

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Kenya Diaspora Workers Now Face Mandatory Welfare Levy

The Ministry of Labour has proposed that all Kenyans working abroad must contribute to a State welfare scheme called the Kenya Migrant Workers Welfare Fund. The plan aims to extend help to overseas migrant workers in…

Sep 8, 2023

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How a Kenyan’s Dream of Life as a UK Care Worker Turned Sour

On a chilly November evening, Anthony Mbare waits in a car in rural Wiltshire, England for his next client. With the temperature at 3C and having been waiting for almost two hours, he cannot turn on the heater as it m…

Sep 4, 2023

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A Rogue Agent Preyed on my Naivety and Conned Me Clean, Says Kenyan Teacher

Pauline Thuo, a 29-year-old school teacher, fell victim to a deceitful agent who promised her a teaching job in Thailand with better pay. Without thoroughly evaluating the offer, she paid the agent a visa processing f…

Sep 1, 2023