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USCIS New Photo Rules To Affect Millions of Green Card Holders
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USCIS New Photo Rules To Affect Millions of Green Card Holders

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new photo requirements for immigration applications, a change expected to affect millions of Green Card holders and prospective immigrants nationwide. The updated rules…

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Ruto Appoints Truphena Muthoni as Ambassador of Conservation
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Ruto Appoints Truphena Muthoni as Ambassador of Conservation

President William Ruto has appointed renowned environmental activist Truphena Muthoni as an Ambassador of the 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign, Kenya’s flagship environmental conservation initiative. The Head of State made the…

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Dream Act 2025 to Provide Pathway to Permanent Residency
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Dream Act 2025 to Provide Pathway to Permanent Residency

The Dream Act of 2025, introduced in December 2025 by Senators Dick Durbin and Lisa Murkowski, represents a major step forward in U.S. immigration reform. The bipartisan legislation aims to create a clear pathway to permanent residency—and…

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Kenyan Diaspora in the UK: A Growing Cultural Force
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Kenyan Diaspora in the UK: A Growing Cultural Force

The Kenyan diaspora in the UK has emerged as one of the most dynamic African communities shaping modern British culture. From vibrant festivals and fashion showcases to music, film, and grassroots cultural education, Kenyans in Britain are…

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US Dominates Global Millionaire Rankings in 2025 – New Data
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US Dominates Global Millionaire Rankings in 2025 – New Data

The United States continues to dominate global wealth, holding the top position among countries with the most millionaires in 2025, according to newly released data from sources including the UBS Global Wealth Report. The latest figures…

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Truphena Muthoni: Denied COP Visa, Breaks Tree-Hugging Record
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Truphena Muthoni: Denied COP Visa, Breaks Tree-Hugging Record

Truphena Muthoni, a Kenyan environmental activist, has captured national and global attention after being denied a visa and funding to attend the COP climate summit in Brazil, only to return home and complete a historic 72-hour…

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Death Announcement and Updates: Njoroge Muchiri of Philadelphia, PA
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Death Announcement and Updates: Njoroge Muchiri of Philadelphia, PA

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved brother Njoroge Muchiri, who departed this life on December 9, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. He passed away after a courageous and faithful battle with illness. Brother…

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Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi Honored by African Community in UK
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Dr Matthew Muriuki Karangi Honored by African Community in UK

The African community in the United Kingdom is set to honor the life and legacy of the late Dr. Matthew Muriuki Karangi, a distinguished Kenyan scholar, cleric, and community leader, whose passing has deeply touched the Kenyan diaspora and…

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Equity Bank Brings Home Closer to You in Dubai
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Equity Bank Brings Home Closer to You in Dubai

Equity Bank is extending its commitment to empowering Kenyans living and working abroad through its upcoming service week in Dubai. From 15th to 19th December 2025, Equity will host customers at the Consulate of Kenya, Villa 5, Street…

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Many Kenyans in the USA to Miss Christmas with Family in Kenya
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Many Kenyans in the USA to Miss Christmas with Family in Kenya

As the festive season approaches, many Kenyan Diaspora in the United States are preparing to spend Christmas away from home—once again. Despite their deep desire to reconnect with loved ones in Kenya, numerous members of the diaspora find…

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Trump Launches $1M “Gold Card” Immigration Visa Program
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Trump Launches $1M “Gold Card” Immigration Visa Program

President Donald Trump has officially launched a controversial new immigration initiative—the $1 million “Gold Card Visa Program”—designed to offer an accelerated path to U.S. citizenship for high-net-worth individuals. The program,…

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Moi and Kenyatta Families Included in Richest People in Kenya List
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Moi and Kenyatta Families Included in Richest People in Kenya List

Kenya’s wealth landscape has consistently been dominated by long-established business dynasties and self-made industrialists whose influence spans banking, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and finance. Among the most…

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Njoroge Muchiri – Another KCFA Leader Passes Away in USA
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Njoroge Muchiri – Another KCFA Leader Passes Away in USA

A Respected KCFA Leader Called to Glory – Just weeks after the passing of Brother Bernard Wanjohi, a respected national leader of the Kenya Christian Fellowship in America (KCFA) and former Director of the Men’s Department, the KCFA…

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Invitation to Impact Point Church Fundraiser in Indianapolis, IN
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Invitation to Impact Point Church Fundraiser in Indianapolis, IN

Impact Point Church in Indianapolis, IN warmly invites you, your family, and friends to a special Church Fund Drive happening this coming Sunday, December 14, 2025. This important event is part of the church’s major initiative to acquire a…

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Kenyan Diaspora Faces Deportation for Dangerous Driving in UK
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Kenyan Diaspora Faces Deportation for Dangerous Driving in UK

A Kenyan diaspora, Augustine Kiprono, has been jailed for three years in the UK after a devastating road incident in UK left a motorcyclist and his wife with life-changing injuries. The 28-year-old, who was over the drink-drive limit and…

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15 Kenyans on High-Profile US Deportation List – Worst of Worst
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15 Kenyans on High-Profile US Deportation List – Worst of Worst

Fifteen Kenyan nationals have been named on a high-profile deportation list published by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The individuals are among thousands of foreign nationals categorized by the agency as part of…

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Susan Maiba’s Journey From Taita Taveta, Kenya to the USA
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Susan Maiba’s Journey From Taita Taveta, Kenya to the USA

Susan Maiba grew up in Taveta town, Taita Taveta County, in an environment where the odds often push young people to settle early. Opportunities were limited, the climate harsh, and for many girls around her, education ended before it had…

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DHS Unveils Website Showing Illegal Immigrants Arrested by ICE
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DHS Unveils Website Showing Illegal Immigrants Arrested by ICE

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday announced the launch of a controversial new initiative: a “Worst of the Worst” website designed to showcase criminal undocumented people apprehended during the Trump administration’s…

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Trump Administration Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Since January
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Trump Administration Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Since January

The Trump administration has revoked an estimated 85,000 visas since January—over twice as many as last year. According to U.S. media reports, officials say the sharp increase is part of a broader effort to strengthen national security.…

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Hophine Bwosinde: The Kenyan Man Jailed for Tax Fraud in USA
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Hophine Bwosinde: The Kenyan Man Jailed for Tax Fraud in USA

Hophine Bwosinde — A Kenyan diaspora and a former tax preparer from Lenexa, Kansas — has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison after admitting that he prepared fraudulent tax returns for clients, resulting in a tax loss to Internal…

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Kenyan Man Arrested for Illegally Crossing US–Canada Border
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Kenyan Man Arrested for Illegally Crossing US–Canada Border

Pembina, North Dakota — A Kenyan man arrested for illegally crossing the U.S.–Canada border near the Pembina Port of Entry is expected to plead guilty to federal immigration charges, according to newly filed court documents. Border Patrol…

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Kenyan Woman in Agony After Husband Disappears Abroad
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Kenyan Woman in Agony After Husband Disappears Abroad

A Kenyan woman, Milcah Wangila, is living through a nightmare as she desperately searches for answers following the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Oscar Khagola, who traveled abroad in pursuit of better opportunities. Wangila…

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Kenyan-Born Sculptor Mazola Mwashighadi Shot Dead in Jamaica
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Kenyan-Born Sculptor Mazola Mwashighadi Shot Dead in Jamaica

Treasure Beach, Jamaica — December 5, 2025. The international arts community is mourning the tragic death of Kenyan-born sculptor Mazola wa Mwashighadi, a respected figure known for blending Kenyan heritage with Jamaican artistic…

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Harriet’s Journey From Nairobi, Kenya to the University of Kentucky
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Harriet’s Journey From Nairobi, Kenya to the University of Kentucky

For Harriet Watiri Kinuthia boarded her flight to the United States, heading to the University of Kentucky in Lexington to pursue a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management through the International Scholars Program.. Harriet’s…

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