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The shooting of Davis Moturi, a Kenyan resident of Minneapolis, has sparked intense criticism of American law enforcement, reigniting debates about policing practices and their impact on communities of colour.
The incident occurred on October 23, exposing apparent systemic failures in addressing…
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A former tax preparer and community leader in Kansas faces a three-year prison sentence for orchestrating a substantial tax fraud scheme that cost the US government $1.5 million (approximately Sh193.5 million).
Hophine Bwosinde, a Kenyan immigrant from Nyamira County, has pleaded guilty to…
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Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that approximately 5,000 Kenyan citizens find themselves stranded without employment or financial resources in Qatar.
During a recent appearance on Citizen TV, Mutua attributed this crisis to fraudulent recruitment agencies that had enticed…
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Kenya is preparing to convene the 11th Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention.
The event will unite Kenyans from across the globe to advance national development initiatives. The three-day convention, scheduled for December 9-11, will center on the theme "Knowledge & Skills for Resilience and…
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported remarkable growth in diaspora remittances, with September 2024 figures reaching USD418.5 million (Sh54 billion).
This represents a 22.9% increase from the previous year's USD340.4 million (Sh44 billion). This notable expansion in foreign inflows is in…
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In February 2019, Ann Githinji embarked on a transformative journey from Kenya to the United Kingdom driven by the aspirational pursuit of enhanced opportunities for her seven-year-old daughter.
Her primary motivation centred on securing superior educational prospects. Before her relocation, Ann…
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Kenyan professionals are increasingly in demand in Bahrain, as they have an advantage over other foreign workers due to their excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Bahrain's appeal as a destination for global talent has grown significantly as the nation works to diversify its…
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The execution of Kenyan migrant worker Stephen Munyakho (also known as Abdulkareem) in Saudi Arabia has been postponed for another year, marking the third extension of his death sentence.
This latest development comes after extensive diplomatic negotiations between Kenyan officials in Riyadh, Saudi…
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Kenyan diaspora communities are set to engage with the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee in mid-November 2024 to address universal voting rights for Kenyans abroad.
This watershed meeting in Nairobi comes after 14 years of constitutional promises and sustained advocacy by…
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Deborah Mungai commands attention with an unmistakable presence that surpasses the traditional confines of pageantry.
Known on social media as Tia Debra, this aspiring beauty queen approaches her role with remarkable purpose, bringing an infectious energy to her pursuits both on and off the runway…
