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New Job Opportunities for Kenyans to Work in USA
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New Job Opportunities for Kenyans to Work in USA

Kenyan job seekers have received a major boost following the signing of a new labour mobility agreement. This is between the Government of Kenya and the Government of the State of Nebraska in the United States. It opens structured and…

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Kenyan Man Found Dead in UK After Cold Winter Exposure
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Kenyan Man Found Dead in UK After Cold Winter Exposure

The Kenyan community in the United Kingdom and at home is mourning the tragic death of Kepha Otundo Mwambi, a Kenyan man found dead in Reading. He reportedly succumbed to extreme cold while living without shelter during the harsh UK…

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Kenya Diaspora Remittances Expected to Surpass KSh 1.1 Trillion
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Kenya Diaspora Remittances Expected to Surpass KSh 1.1 Trillion

Toronto, Canada – January 9, 2026 – Kenya’s diaspora continues to demonstrate extraordinary economic power. Official remittances have reached KSh 1 trillion by November 2025 and are projected to have surpassed KSh 1.1 trillion by early…

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Kenyan Student Naureen Lugalia Dies in Australia: Tribute
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Kenyan Student Naureen Lugalia Dies in Australia: Tribute

The Kenyan diaspora in Australia is in mourning following the death of Naureen Lugalia, a Kenyan student whose courageous fight against cancer touched the hearts of many both in Australia and back home in Kenya. Naureen passed away…

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American Woman Searching for Kenyan Father Meets Her Siblings
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American Woman Searching for Kenyan Father Meets Her Siblings

Crystal Oskovich — What began as a heartfelt online search for a missing parent ended in both sorrow and joy for 27-year-old American woman Crystal Oskovich, who recently reunited with her Kenyan siblings for the first time — even though…

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FBI Links Nairobi Firm to $250 Million Minnesota Fraud
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FBI Links Nairobi Firm to $250 Million Minnesota Fraud

Investigations by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Kenyan law enforcement agencies have identified Capital View Properties Limited, a Nairobi-based real estate firm, as a key entity allegedly used to launder…

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Trump Withdrawal of US from 66 Organisations to Impact Kenya
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Trump Withdrawal of US from 66 Organisations to Impact Kenya

Kenya is bracing for wide-ranging economic, security and humanitarian consequences after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a directive on January 7, 2026, ordering the United States to withdraw from 66 international and United…

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Pastor Irungu Collapses After 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Challenge
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Pastor Irungu Collapses After 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Challenge

Pastor James Irungu, a 30-year-old resident of Murang’a County, collapsed just minutes before completing his ambitious 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge, a feat he undertook to raise awareness about cancer. Irungu had endured 79…

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Optiven Group Unveils 2026 Global Expansion Plan Overview
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Optiven Group Unveils 2026 Global Expansion Plan Overview

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan real estate and investment firm Optiven Group has announced an ambitious 2026–2030 global expansion strategy, marking a major transition from a family-run enterprise into a professionally governed multinational…

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Kenyan Woman Deported from Hyderabad Over Drug Trafficking
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Kenyan Woman Deported from Hyderabad Over Drug Trafficking

Hyderabad, India — A Kenyan woman identified as Sylvenda Khasoha has been deported from Hyderabad after being detained by Indian authorities over alleged involvement in drug trafficking and flesh trade activities, officials have confirmed.…

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Joan Ochuodho Appointed Senior Commander in UK Air Force
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Joan Ochuodho Appointed Senior Commander in UK Air Force

Kenyans at home and across the global diaspora have a new reason to celebrate. This follows the appointment of Kenyan-born officer Joan Ochuodho as Station Commander of RAF Wittering. It is one of the United Kingdom’s most strategic and…

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Remembering Isaac Ndiangui Wachira of Knoxville, Tennessee
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Remembering Isaac Ndiangui Wachira of Knoxville, Tennessee

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Isaac Ndiangui Wachira announces his untimely passing, which occurred on December 22, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. Isaac Ndiangui Wachira was born on January 4, 1981, and was a…

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New-Look ISP: A New Era of Studying, Working, and Living Abroad
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New-Look ISP: A New Era of Studying, Working, and Living Abroad

The International Scholars Program (ISP) has officially launched its Global Career Pathways, marking a major expansion of its mission to support individuals seeking to study, work, and build long-term futures abroad. The new pathways went…

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Death Announcement: Daniel Nganga Kimani of Acworth, Georgia
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Death Announcement: Daniel Nganga Kimani of Acworth, Georgia

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the family of Daniel Nganga Kimani, fondly known as “General,” announce his passing. Daniel Nganga Kimani, a respected Kenyan-American community member based in Acworth,…

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Body of Kenyan Woman Felister Kemunto Stranded in Iraq
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Body of Kenyan Woman Felister Kemunto Stranded in Iraq

The body of Felister Kemunto, a 32-year-old Kenyan woman who died while working in Iraq, remains stranded in Baghdad as her family struggles to raise the KSh 800,000 required to repatriate her remains to Kenya. Felister, who hailed from…

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Kenyan Nurse Peninah Muiruri Found Dead in Sussex, UK
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Kenyan Nurse Peninah Muiruri Found Dead in Sussex, UK

With deep sadness, the Kenyan community in the United Kingdom and in Kenya is mourning the death of Peninah “Penny” Muiruri, a Kenyan nurse who was living and working in Horsham, Sussex, UK. Peninah was found dead in her residence after…

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Nicaragua: The Only Country Ruled by Husband & Wife Presidency
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Nicaragua: The Only Country Ruled by Husband & Wife Presidency

-Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo consolidate power after 2025 reforms, creating an unprecedented spousal co-presidency system. Managua, Nicaragua — Nicaragua has become the only country in the world governed by a husband and wife acting…

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Willington Kipchumba’s Journey of Persistence and Purpose to US
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Willington Kipchumba’s Journey of Persistence and Purpose to US

Willington Kipchumba’s story begins in Chebilat village, Chesumei Sub-County in Nandi County, where rolling tea fields and quiet homesteads shaped his early years. Raised in a community where opportunities were limited but discipline,…

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UK Police Granted Powers to Seize Mobile Devices of Migrants
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UK Police Granted Powers to Seize Mobile Devices of Migrants

The United Kingdom has introduced new enforcement measures that allow police and immigration officers to seize mobile phones, SIM cards, and other electronic devices from migrants without making an arrest. This move could significantly…

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Ruto Proposes Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers in Kenya
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Ruto Proposes Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto has proposed sweeping changes to the country’s narcotics laws, including the introduction of capital punishment for convicted drug traffickers, in what the government has described as a drastic response to a…

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No Free DNA Tests: 40% of Married Women in Zambia Cheat
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No Free DNA Tests: 40% of Married Women in Zambia Cheat

Lusaka, Zambia — The Women Empowerment Agency (WEA) has sparked national debate after strongly warning President Hakainde Hichilema’s government against making DNA testing free in Zambia. They argue that such a move could destabilize…

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Gachagua to Trump: Come remove Ruto Ally over minnesota funds
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Gachagua to Trump: Come remove Ruto Ally over minnesota funds

In a dramatic political appeal, Kenyan opposition leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly called on U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in ongoing fraud investigations involving Minnesota stolen funds…

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How Nicolas Maduro Become President and Strongman Ruler
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How Nicolas Maduro Become President and Strongman Ruler

Nicolás Maduro’s rise to the presidency of Venezuela is one of the most dramatic political transformations in modern Latin American history — from a former bus driver and labor activist to one of the world’s most controversial political…

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China’s BYD Overtakes Elon Musk’s Tesla as Global EV Leader
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China’s BYD Overtakes Elon Musk’s Tesla as Global EV Leader

The global automotive landscape has reached a historic turning point. In a shift that has been building for years, China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) has officially overtaken Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV)…

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