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The family of Catherine Adhiambo, a 43-year-old Kenyan woman, is demanding answers following her death in Saudi Arabia, where she worked as a domestic worker. Adhiambo died on April 16, 2025, just seven months after leaving Kenya in September 2024. Adhiambo's death has plunged her family into…
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The highly anticipated Kenyans in the UK Football Tournament 2025 commenced on April 19 at the Excel Academy grounds in Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent. The event, featuring ten teams representing cities across the United Kingdom, is a celebration of sport, community, and Kenyan identity within…
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The aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed a high-rise apartment building in Sharjah on April 13 has left Kenyan families in mourning, as efforts to repatriate the remains of three Kenyan victims are underway. The blaze, which claimed at least 16 lives and injured nine others, has…
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Amidst evolving immigration policies in the United Kingdom, Kenyan healthcare professionals eyeing opportunities abroad must exercise caution and conduct thorough due diligence to navigate the complexities of sponsorship regulations, legal experts caution. Recent shifts in the UK's immigration…
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A deadly fire that ripped through a 52-story residential building in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, has claimed the lives of five individuals, including three Kenyan nationalsThe incident has ignited widespread grief and calls for accountability from both Kenyan and UAE authorities. The fire, which…
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James Kariuki Thiong’o, a Kenyan national, remains imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), embroiled in a protracted legal battle to clear his name after being convicted of fraud he claims was committed by an imposter using his stolen identity. The case underscores the pitfalls of…
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Kenya's diaspora remittances have experienced a notable slowdown, with inflows totalling $1.23 billion (Sh159.5 billion) in the first quarter of this year. This figure represents a modest 2.2% increase compared to the same period last year, a stark contrast to the 18.8% surge recorded in the…
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Kenyan mother Mercy Atsiaya is appealing for assistance to repatriate the body of her four-year-old son, who died in India on April 6 following complications from a bone marrow transplant intended to treat his sickle cell anaemia. Atsiaya, a security guard from Vihiga County, had sought…
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The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to support its diaspora in Australia and the Pacific regionThis follows the following discussions between High Commissioner Dr. Wilson Kogo and Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu. The talks centred on addressing key challenges faced by…
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An increasing trend of Kenyan nationals being apprehended for smuggling offences abroad has intensified following the recent arrest of a Kenyan woman at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. The woman stands accused of attempting to smuggle gold valued at approximately 2…
