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Number of Kenyan Asylum Seekers on the Streets of Canada Rising
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Number of Kenyan Asylum Seekers on the Streets of Canada Rising

Every month, many Kenyans leave their home country in search of better opportunities and a better life for their families. While some immigrants manage to successfully establish themselves in foreign lands, others fai…

Sep 1, 2023
Two Kenyan-American Men Die in a Car Accident in Kent, Washington
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Two Kenyan-American Men Die in a Car Accident in Kent, Washington

Two Kenyan-American in Kent, Washington are dead following a two-vehicle collision on the evening of Monday, August 28, 2023 in the 9000 block of Canyon Drive in Kent. According to Kent Police, emergency responders we…

Aug 31, 2023
Kenyan TV Anchor Quits Sky News After 7 Years at the Station
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Kenyan TV Anchor Quits Sky News After 7 Years at the Station

After spending an impressive seven years at Sky News TV, Kenyan News anchor Kimberley Leonard has officially left the station. She hosted her last show on Monday, August 28, and hinted at her departure from the statio…

Aug 29, 2023
From Kenya to the US Military Academy: The Story of Football Offensive Lineman Wesley Ndago
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From Kenya to the US Military Academy: The Story of Football Offensive Lineman Wesley Ndago

Kenyan-born Wesley Ndago has become a sensation in American Football in the United States, earning the admiration of the US Air Force Academy. Due to this admiration, he has been awarded an academic scholarship by the…

Aug 28, 2023
Details of a Kenyan Man Who Collapsed and Died Upon Arrival at JFK Airport in New York
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Details of a Kenyan Man Who Collapsed and Died Upon Arrival at JFK Airport in New York

A Kenyan family is grieving the loss of a loved one who had travelled from Nairobi to New York City. Stafford Osore, 36, who had flown to the John F. Kennedy International Airport from Kenya through Emirates Airline w…

Aug 28, 2023
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Owner of Swahili Village Restaurant in Washington, DC Accused of Stealing His Employees’ Wages
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Owner of Swahili Village Restaurant in Washington, DC Accused of Stealing His Employees’ Wages

Authorities in Washington, DC are prosecuting Kevin Onyona, a Kenyan restaurant owner in Washington, DC, for allegedly stealing wages from hundreds of employees. The Attorney-General of Washington, DC, Brian Schwalb…

Aug 26, 2023
Africa Now Fastest Growing Source of Diaspora Flows to Kenya
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Africa Now Fastest Growing Source of Diaspora Flows to Kenya

Remittances from Kenyan citizens living abroad in other African countries have seen a significant increase of 42 per cent in the first seven months of this year.  The growth is the fastest among all continents, with N…

Aug 24, 2023
Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Will be Trained on Foreign Cultures
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Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Will be Trained on Foreign Cultures

The Labour Committee of the National Assembly has announced that individuals seeking employment abroad will receive training on foreign cultures before departing the country.  The training is mandatory and aims to pre…

Aug 23, 2023
Kenyans Abroad Sent Home a Record Sh54.6 Billion in July
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Kenyans Abroad Sent Home a Record Sh54.6 Billion in July

In July, Kenyans residing and working abroad sent a record-breaking $378.1 million (Sh54.6 billion) back home to support their loved ones during tough times.  This amount represents an 18.4% increase from the $319.4 m…

Aug 23, 2023
Prof Jacob Kaimenyi Urges Kenyans Abroad to Open Eateries
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Prof Jacob Kaimenyi Urges Kenyans Abroad to Open Eateries

Jacob Kaimenyi, a former Kenyan ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and mission to the European Union, is encouraging Kenyans to participate in 'food diplomacy' by promoting Kenyan cuisine abroad.  He believes that show…

Aug 22, 2023
Kenya Sends Second Batch of 76 Nurses to the UK
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Kenya Sends Second Batch of 76 Nurses to the UK

On Monday, August 21, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha announced the departure of 76 Kenyan nurses to work in the United Kingdom.  On August 24, the selected group of nurses will depart from Kenya to work in…

Aug 22, 2023
Elaine Grigg: Kenyan-Born Footballer Relishing Opportunities in Australia
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Elaine Grigg: Kenyan-Born Footballer Relishing Opportunities in Australia

Elaine Grigg never imagined that she would play American football professionally when she was growing up in Kenya.  At the age of eight, she and her family relocated to Australia. While she didn't have a passion for s…

Aug 20, 2023
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Kalonzo's Daughter Follows Father's Footsteps in the UK
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Kalonzo's Daughter Follows Father's Footsteps in the UK

Damarie Kalonzo, the daughter of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has made a name for herself in the legal field in the United Kingdom.  Following in her father's footsteps, who established his own law firm in the…

Aug 19, 2023
How Nyeri Diaspora Advisory Council is Advancing Development Back in Kenya
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How Nyeri Diaspora Advisory Council is Advancing Development Back in Kenya

Earlier this year, Nyeri County Governor appointed Prof Peter Ndiang’ui as the County's Honorary Ambassador. A group of individuals from various parts of the United States and Canada have come together as a team under…

Aug 16, 2023
Revealed: Why Kenyans Are Desperate to Take Ugandan IDs
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Revealed: Why Kenyans Are Desperate to Take Ugandan IDs

The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Uganda has been obliged to act due to the increasing number of Kenyans illegally obtaining the country's national identity cards.  Uganda's authorities have expressed concern that Kenya…

Aug 15, 2023
Kenyans Wow the World With Impressive Bartending Skills
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Kenyans Wow the World With Impressive Bartending Skills

Bartending is often portrayed as a fun job where you get paid to party.  In Barcelona, Spain, two Kenyan bartenders arrive at Paradiso, the world's best bar, armed with Kenyan spices and ingredients to create a memora…

Aug 13, 2023
Kenyan Students Travelling to China for Studies Feted
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Kenyan Students Travelling to China for Studies Feted

A group of 48 students will be heading to China to further their studies in various fields.  The students have been granted scholarships for certificate, diploma, undergraduate and degree programs for a period of four…

Aug 10, 2023
Kenya, Uganda Scramble for Nationals' Whereabouts in Amhara
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Kenya, Uganda Scramble for Nationals' Whereabouts in Amhara

The governments of Kenya and Uganda are trying to locate their citizens who may be in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, which is currently experiencing a state of emergency following a rebellion.  Diplomats from both cou…

Aug 9, 2023
Inside Kenya Government's Plan to Create 1 Million Overseas Jobs Per Year
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Inside Kenya Government's Plan to Create 1 Million Overseas Jobs Per Year

The Kenyan government aims to generate one million job opportunities annually for Kenyans residing abroad in order to increase diaspora remittances and foreign exchange revenue.  The total diaspora remittances reached…

Aug 9, 2023
283 Kenyan Workers Have Died in Gulf in Three Years, Says Labor CS Bore
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283 Kenyan Workers Have Died in Gulf in Three Years, Says Labor CS Bore

The Kenyan government has released data revealing that 283 Kenyan migrants working in Gulf countries have died in the past three years, beginning in January 2020.  The statistics were presented by the Labour CS on Wed…

Aug 2, 2023
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