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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent call for Kenyans from the Mt Kenya region living abroad to suspend remittances has ignited a firestorm of political controversy in Kenya.
The remarks, made during his ongoing tour of the United States, have been widely criticised as a form of…
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Evidence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's (CJNG) growing footprint in East Africa is raising alarm, following the arrest of a Kenyan national linked to the notorious Mexican drug syndicate.
Elisha Odhiambo Asumo was detained in Marrakesh, Morocco, on 8 April 2025, following an Interpol…
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The Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to strengthen ties with its diaspora community, estimated at four million people worldwide, by launching new initiatives designed to foster greater engagement and improve access to key governmental services.
These efforts centre on supporting…
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Kenyan screen legend Mary Khavere, widely known as Mama Kayai, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Myogenic Excellence Awards in the United States, marking a career spanning four decades in East African television.
The ceremony, which took place on 19 July at the United Brethren…
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A Kenyan domestic worker employed overseas is appealing for assistance after being implicated in a high-value shop robbery.
Spenica Ogenja, juggling household duties with retail work, is facing substantial financial demands in a contentious accusation involving theft and restricted freedoms.…
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Amidst a growing trend of African diaspora professionals returning to the continent, Michelle Watiki, a 27-year-old engineer-turned-entrepreneur, has left a promising career in Britain to tackle the data challenges within Kenya’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Watiki's startup,…
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Phoebe Muga Asiyo, a revered figure in Kenyan politics and a champion of women’s rights, has died in North Carolina, United States, at the age of 90.
Her family has confirmed her passing, marking the end of an era for a woman who dedicated her life to dismantling patriarchal norms and…
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Sally Ngoje, a 28-year-old management consultant and entrepreneur, has returned to Nairobi from New York, embracing the city's burgeoning startup ecosystem after a period of professional and personal reflection.
Her move represents a growing trend of diasporic Africans seeking opportunities…
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Kenya is intensifying its commitment to inclusive development and international diplomacy.
Separate events in Meru and Nairobi underscore Kenya’s strategic focus on leveraging global networks and professionalising its foreign service. The People’s Dialogue Festival, inaugurated on 11 July in…
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Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has become a prominent voice in public health advocacy, spearheading a campaign for heightened awareness, research funding, and policy changes regarding uterine fibroids, a common yet often neglected condition affecting millions of women globally.
Nyong’o…
