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Kenyan-Born Teacher & Data Scientist Unveils New App Solution
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Kenyan-Born Teacher & Data Scientist Unveils New App Solution

KISWATE Digital Attendance & Discipline Tracking Register, an innovative open-source solution, is set to transform school operations across Kenya. Developed by Kenyan-born teacher and Data Scientist Pius Odhiambo after 11 years of research…

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A Tribute to My Beloved Brother – Francis Njoroge Githire
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A Tribute to My Beloved Brother – Francis Njoroge Githire

By Dr. Anne Kariuki – On December 8 of last year, my dear brother Francis Njoroge Githire went home to be with the Lord. Though a full year has passed, I still see his bright, contagious smile as vividly as ever. His memory remains a…

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Hidden History: Untold Story of Kikuyu Captives in Ottoman Turkey
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Hidden History: Untold Story of Kikuyu Captives in Ottoman Turkey

Mustafa Olpak grew up on the Aegean coast of Turkey believing his family’s story was simply one of migration, loss, and quiet survival. He knew his ancestors had lived on Crete and that they were among the Muslims uprooted in 1923 during…

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A Family Man Arrested by ICE During Final Green Card Interview
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A Family Man Arrested by ICE During Final Green Card Interview

A Routine Immigration Appointment Turns Into a Family Crisis – A Utah husband and father of U.S. citizens is being held in an immigration detention center. He was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This happened during…

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Kenyan Diaspora in UK Mourns the Death of Dr Matthew Karangi
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Kenyan Diaspora in UK Mourns the Death of Dr Matthew Karangi

The Kenyan diaspora community in the United Kingdom is mourning the profound loss of Dr. Matthew Muriuki Karangi. He was a highly respected academic, mentor and beloved community pillar who passed away peacefully on Friday, 5th December at…

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Minnesota Hosts the Largest Somali Immigrant Population in US
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Minnesota Hosts the Largest Somali Immigrant Population in US

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States, making it the central hub of Somali culture, business, and community life in the country. Over the past three decades, Somali immigrants have built strong roots…

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US Cuts Work Permit Validity From 5 Years to 18 Months
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US Cuts Work Permit Validity From 5 Years to 18 Months

In a major policy shift, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reduced the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from five years to just 18 months. The agency announced Thursday that the change is…

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How Joshua Secured His US Graduate Studies with ISP
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How Joshua Secured His US Graduate Studies with ISP

For Joshua Kalamu, the dream of studying in the United States always felt just out of reach. He could secure admission letters, he could research programs, but when it came to funding, everything stalled. That was until he discovered the…

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Eternal Life That Is Fun & Fun vs Eternal Life That Is Pain & Pain
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Eternal Life That Is Fun & Fun vs Eternal Life That Is Pain & Pain

All major worldviews contain the idea of two ultimate destinations for the soul: a state of joy and fulfillment or a state of suffering and separation. Many describe these as Heaven and Hell. Christianity in particular teaches that Jesus…

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Sharon: From Rural Kericho to Community Leader in Wales UK
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Sharon: From Rural Kericho to Community Leader in Wales UK

When 27-year-old Sharon Chepchirchir left Litein in Kericho County for the United Kingdom, she expected to pursue academic excellence—not spark a community movement using the power of photography. A former arts teacher at Litein Day…

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US and Kenya Sign $2.5 Billion “America First” Global Health Deal
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US and Kenya Sign $2.5 Billion “America First” Global Health Deal

Washington / Nairobi – The United States and Kenya have formalized a landmark five-year, $2.5 billion health agreement. This deal is the first signed under the America First Global Health Strategy. With the U.S. contributing $1.7 billion…

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Kenyan-American Couple Moved Back to Kenya for son’s Discipline
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Kenyan-American Couple Moved Back to Kenya for son’s Discipline

A Brave Move Rooted in a Mother’s Instinct: For Doreen, who was born and raised in Kenya, moving her family back home after years in the United States was not an easy decision. But as her 14-year-old son AJ spiraled into school trouble,…

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Trump Calls Ilhan Omar and Somali Immigrants Garbage
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Trump Calls Ilhan Omar and Somali Immigrants Garbage

Trump’s “Garbage” Remarks — A New Flashpoint in Somali-American Fallout. In a sharply worded address during a Cabinet meeting on December 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unleashed a wave of vicious rhetoric targeting Somali immigrants —…

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Ruto Flies Out to Washington, DC at Invitation of Donald Trump
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Ruto Flies Out to Washington, DC at Invitation of Donald Trump

NAIROBI, Kenya — December 2, 2025: President William Ruto has departed Nairobi for Washington, D.C., following an official invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The Kenyan Head of State is set to join regional leaders, including…

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Harun Njuguna Mwangi’s Successful F-1 Visa Story
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Harun Njuguna Mwangi’s Successful F-1 Visa Story

Harun Njuguna Mwangi’s path to securing his U.S. F-1 student visa was paved with intense preparation, countless study hours, mock interviews, and the unshakable support of the International Scholars Program (ISP). His visa journey began…

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Purity Muthoni Ngigi’s US Visa Breakthrough Story
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Purity Muthoni Ngigi’s US Visa Breakthrough Story

For many aspiring international students, the U.S. visa stage is the most nerve-wracking part of the entire study abroad journey. For Purity Muthoni Ngigi, it was no different. She describes it as one of the hardest hurdles to overcome,…

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US Senator Pushes to End Dual Citizenship Under New Bill
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US Senator Pushes to End Dual Citizenship Under New Bill

Washington, D.C. — A newly proposed bill by Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) aims to eliminate dual citizenship for Americans, sparking a nationwide debate about identity, allegiance, and constitutional rights. The measure — titled the Exclusive…

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Understanding Trump’s $1,000 Offer for Self-Deportation
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Understanding Trump’s $1,000 Offer for Self-Deportation

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new initiative offering $1,000 and cost-free travel for undocumented immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries. The program—called “CBP Home”—is being rolled out…

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Kenyan Mother Deported from Saudi Arabia, her Baby left Stranded
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Kenyan Mother Deported from Saudi Arabia, her Baby left Stranded

A Kenyan mother, Penina Wanjiru, is appealing for urgent government intervention after she was deported from Saudi Arabia, leaving behind her three-year-old daughter who remains in custody abroad. Mother Seeks Reunification After Forced…

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Christine Muturi: Kenyan Woman faces Forgery Charges in Arizona
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Christine Muturi: Kenyan Woman faces Forgery Charges in Arizona

Authorities in Arizona have arrested Christine Nyambura Muturi, also known as Christine Lewis, a Kenyan diaspora woman accused of impersonating a registered nurse and using another person’s professional credentials to treat patients in…

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Martin Mburu: Kenyan Man Killed While Fighting for Russia
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Martin Mburu: Kenyan Man Killed While Fighting for Russia

A 27-year-old Kenyan man, Martin Macharia Mburu, has reportedly been killed while serving with the Russian army in Ukraine—just one month after leaving Kenya for what he believed was a driving job abroad. Mburu, who departed Kenya on…

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How the Global Community Benefits From the Kenyan Diaspora
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How the Global Community Benefits From the Kenyan Diaspora

Kenyans living abroad contribute significantly not only to Kenya’s social and economic progress but also to the global community. Through cultural exchange, sports excellence, economic linkages, innovation, and diplomacy, the Kenyan…

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Prime Plot for Sale by Owner at Miti Mingi Near Nakuru with Title
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Prime Plot for Sale by Owner at Miti Mingi Near Nakuru with Title

Are you looking for a prime residential plot in one of Nakuru County’s fast-growing and highly secure neighborhoods? This prime plot for sale by owner at Miti Mingi near Nakuru offers the perfect opportunity for homeowners and investors…

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A Mother’s Blessing: Sending Purity Into Her New Beginning
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A Mother’s Blessing: Sending Purity Into Her New Beginning

Purity Muthoni Ngigi’s mother stood with a full heart and a steady voice. On this day, she watched her daughter, Purity Ngigi, begin a life-changing journey, one that would take her far from home, but never far from the love that shaped…

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