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Dubai-Based Kenyan DJ Babu Passes Away in a Tragic Road Accident

The entertainment industry is saddened by the loss of Babu Robespierre, a Kenyan DJ and events promoter based in Dubai. For more than ten years, DJ Babu had been actively organizing major African events for Kenyans r…

Aug 2, 2023

Diaspora

Love of Autistic Brother Inspires Nyambura Njoroge to Battle for Miss Kenya USA

The story of Kenya Nyambura Njoroge is one of remarkable determination and love. Having grown up with a brother who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, Nyambura has always been acutely mindful of the challenges…

Aug 1, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Patient Stranded in Abu Dhabi Hospital Evacuated

A Kenyan woman diagnosed with Leukemia who had been stranded in Abu Dhabi over lack of travel documents has been evacuated. Fatuma Kazdungu Thoya, who was working in Abu Dhabi, arrived at Moi International Airport in…

Aug 1, 2023

Diaspora

How Kenyan Who Left Bank Job Found Himself Homeless in Canada

Daniel Wanyeki, a 33-year-old Kenyan, left his family and friends behind in search of a better life and job opportunities in Canada. He had quit his job as a banker in Kenya and was driven by the dream of finding sta…

Jul 30, 2023

Diaspora

DP Gachagua Engages Kenyan Diaspora In Italy

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday evening engaged with Kenyans residing in Italy regarding the government's efforts towards financial inclusivity, specifically through the Hustler Fund program which provid…

Jul 25, 2023

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Azimio Diaspora Joins Signature Collection Drive to Oust Ruto

Azimio supporters in the diaspora have pledged to collect 100,000 signatures from eligible Kenyan voters in order to reach the goal of 10 million signatures to delegitimize President William Ruto's government. During…

Jul 23, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Artist Sells Painting For Sh14 Million

Kenyan artist Wangari Mathenge has sold a painting entitled "Home Sweet Home" to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, USA for Sh14 million ($100,000). The painting depicts a family of African-Americans enjoying thei…

Jul 23, 2023

Diaspora

Edday Nderitu Confirms Separation With Husband Samidoh

Edday Nderitu on Saturday confirmed that she left her husband Samidoh, clarifying that she is not involved in any polygamous relationship. Edday, currently residing in the US, revealed that she decided to end her mar…

Jul 22, 2023

Diaspora

Relief for Kenyan Woman Facing Death Sentence in Malaysia

A Kenyan woman who was found guilty of trafficking illegal substances in Malaysia has been granted a reduced sentence by the Court of Appeal. On Thursday, July 20, the court overturned the previous ruling that had pr…

Jul 21, 2023

Diaspora

How Winnie Adipo Became a US Soldier After Four Rejections by KDF

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Winnie Adipo had a single dream: to become a military officer. Every year, her father would take her to the annual fair in Mombasa where the colourful rides, tantalizing smells, a…

Jul 20, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Arrested for Trafficking Over 2kg of Cocaine at Vietnam Airport

A Kenyan woman has been arrested at the Tan Son Nhat airport in Vietnam with 2.3 kilograms of cocaine. The woman managed to avoid detection at three airports including the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairo…

Jul 18, 2023

Diaspora

Inflation Continues to Impact Diaspora Inflows

The Central Bank of Kenya on Monday released their weekly report which showed a decline in diaspora remittances to Kenya in June 2023. The figure dropped to $345.9 million (Sh49 billion) from $352.1 million (Sh49.9 b…

Jul 17, 2023

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I Have Made Millions From Content Creation in the UK, Says Shorn Arwa

UK-based Kenyan content creator Shorn Arwa claims that she has raked in millions of shillings from content creation since relocating to the UK. Through an Instagram post on Friday, July 14, Arwa expressed joy that he…

Jul 14, 2023

Diaspora

Kenya Offers Options to Investors in London

Kenya has initiated talks with potential investors in London before deciding on which debt instrument to issue, ranging from a Eurobond to a Shariah-compliant Sukuk, or the Japanese Samurai bonds. Sources report that…

Jul 12, 2023

Diaspora

Chinese Scholarships Make Kenyan Students' Overseas Dreams Come True

Tyson Wachira Kinuthia had always wanted to better his prospects through education. He had sent in many applications to study abroad but to no avail. Eventually, his luck changed and he secured a chance to pursue his…

Jul 12, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Priest Arrested in Jamaica

A 39-year-old Kenyan cleric was on Tuesday, July 11, arrested by Jamaican law enforcement officers who accused him of four criminal offences. According to the Jamaica Gleaner's report, the priest, a parishioner at a…

Jul 12, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Deported From the US Over Video on Her Phone

A Kenyan woman was deported to Kenya after the US authorities discovered a video of her working in the country despite having a visiting visa. On a Brad Show Live episode hosted by lawyer Brad Bernstein on Tuesday, J…

Jul 11, 2023

Diaspora

Kenya Government Announces Nursing Jobs in Saudi Arabia With Lucrative Salaries

The Ministry of Labour has issued a call for the recruitment of trained health professionals in Saudi Arabia. The open positions are in the medical field, including nursing, surgery, adult intensive care unit, pediat…

Jul 11, 2023

Diaspora

Christine Wawira: Navigating Life in the US While Keeping My Kenyan Roots Alive

At the outset of her acting career, Christine Wawira Njagi chose to go by a stage name after she felt her name was too difficult to pronounce. She decided to look up Arabic names and eventually decided on Naila, whic…

Jul 10, 2023

Diaspora

Finland Education Scam: Parents Storm Uasin Gishu County Offices for Refund

On Monday, July 10, outraged parents who were scammed in Uasin Gishu County over a Finland education program had to resort to storming the county offices, demanding to be refunded the money they paid. Police were dis…

Jul 10, 2023