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Remittances from Kenyans abroad reached Sh325.4 billion ($2.519 billion) in the first half of 2025, a 5.8 percent increase year-on-year, driven by concerns over imminent changes in US taxation policies.
This spike comes as Kenyan migrants in the United States, the primary source of these…
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A Kenyan woman is in custody in Mumbai following her arrest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Friday, accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine into India via internal concealment.
Florence Indangasi, a middle-aged Kenyan national, is now facing severe legal penalties…
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An ongoing police investigation into the death of Irene, a Kenyan mental health carer, while on duty in Birmingham has ignited a fierce debate about the safety and protection of migrant workers within the UK's care industry.
The incident, which occurred within a client's home, has prompted…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commenced a two-month tour of the United States, targeting the Kenyan diaspora in a strategic bid to reinvigorate his political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The tour, which began with a prominent meeting in Seattle, Washington,…
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The personal stories of Kenyans Mwali Muyumbu and Levis Kones illustrate the resilience and reinvention possible even after deportation from the United States.
Their experiences are particularly relevant as conflict resolution specialist Mukurima Muriuki warns that deportation is increasingly…
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A high-level German delegation recently concluded a visit to Nairobi, signalling increased collaboration between Kenya and Germany on labour mobility and vocational skills development.
The visit highlights Germany's strategy to address critical labour shortages by attracting skilled workers…
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Jermaine Thomas, 39, finds himself in a legal and existential limbo in Jamaica, a nation he was deported to despite never having lived there.
Residing in a Kingston homeless shelter, Thomas's situation highlights the complexities of statelessness, stemming from bureaucratic oversights and…
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Diaspora remittances are rapidly solidifying their position as a crucial pillar of Kenya's economy, outstripping traditional exports and reshaping the nation's financial landscape.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reports that remittances totalled Sh469.4 billion in the first nine months of…
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The disappearance of Reuben Waithaka, a 72-year-old Kenyan national, continues to confound authorities and devastate his family, seven weeks after he vanished in Calera, Alabama.
The case has cast a shadow over what was intended as a celebratory family reunion, turning a long-anticipated…
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The number of Kenyan children born outside the country has risen sharply, reflecting the growing impact of government-backed foreign employment initiatives.
New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows a 15 percent increase in registered births abroad in 2024 compared to…
