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A new legislative proposal in Kenya is set to transform the citizenship landscape for Africans in the diaspora with ancestral ties to the nation. The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, championed by Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, aims to introduce a fourth pathway to…
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In a tragic incident at Pines Island in Canberra, 21-year-old Jonas Safari, a Kenyan-Congolese man, drowned while swimming with friends in the Murrumbidgee River. This unfortunate event has deeply affected both his family and the local community, who are now in mourning. Eyewitnesses reported that…
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In a heartwarming display of appreciation, US-based Kenyan Naomi Kendagor recently made headlines by gifting her husband Larry Enyart a luxurious 2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury for his birthday. This significant gesture has resonated with many followers and admirers alike. The couple, who…
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The family of Tracy Nyariki, a 31-year-old Kenyan woman found murdered in the United States, has shared their perspective on the events leading to her tragic death. Nyariki went missing shortly before Christmas while residing in Newark, Delaware, and her body was discovered on December 20 in a…
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In 2010, Charles Thuo made a pivotal decision to leave Kenya in pursuit of higher education and new opportunities in the United States. This journey, filled with both rewards and challenges, began after Thuo completed his first year at Kenyatta University, where he cultivated a desire to explore…
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Kenyan expatriates in Darwin, Australia, organized a protest on Monday morning to express their concerns over a rising tide of abductions in their home country. The demonstrators carried placards displaying the names of youth who went missing in December, demanding immediate action from President…
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The ongoing conflict in Lebanon, sparked by a Hamas-led attack on Israel, has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement. Many of the approximately 177,000 migrant workers, largely women from Africa and Asia bear the brunt of the crisis. Left behind as their employers fled the violence,…
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The Kenyan Embassy in Washington, D.C. has announced a significant recruitment initiative aimed at filling various positions within the embassy for residents of the United States. This recruitment drive, which seeks to enhance Kenya's diplomatic representation in the US, also offers eligible…
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New Zealand is emerging as an underappreciated destination for African students seeking higher education. Janet Kamau, the proactive CEO of Global Talent Pathways New Zealand, is intent on addressing this situation. Her agency aims to facilitate access to world-class education for Kenyan and other…
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In Newark, Delaware, authorities have apprehended Nobert Matara, a 32-year-old man, on charges related to the murder of his wife, Tracy Nyariki, aged 31. This arrest follows the disturbing discovery of dismembered remains, believed to be those of Nyariki, in Matara's vehicle on December 21, 2024,…