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Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has disclosed that a considerable portion of Kenyans in Lebanon have not heeded the government's advice to register for evacuation. Despite an estimated 26,000 Kenyans residing and working in the country, only about 7,000 had registered for the…
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The Kenyan government has intensified its efforts to promote international labour migration as a solution to domestic unemployment and a means to increase remittances. This initiative has led to the emergence of the Kenyan diaspora as a significant demographic, often referred to as the "forty-fifth…
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The renowned actress Wanjiku Mburu, famed for her role as Mama Baha in the popular Citizen TV show Machachari, has once again brought attention to a deeply personal tragedy. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, Mburu has made an impassioned plea for assistance in repatriating her brother…
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On October 9, 2024, Kenyan Ambassador Stella Mokaya encountered a tense situation when she attended an event organized by Kenyans living in Germany. As the ambassador was invited to address the gathering, attendees erupted in protests, chanting "Ruto Must Go" and effectively preventing her from…
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Kenyan man Brian Kibiwot Chuchuney, 36, will spend two decades in prison for sexually assaulting a 70-year-old woman who was working as a receptionist in a downtown Phoenix apartment building in December 2022. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced the sentencing on Friday, affirming…
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The Kenyan government has announced plans to enhance access to e-Citizen services for its citizens living abroad. This move aligns with President William Ruto's vision of decentralizing government service delivery. Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi…
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Kenyan-born soldier Caroline Omboto has attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, marking a significant milestone in her career as a dental specialist. The promotion ceremony, held at the US Army Base in Vicenza City, Italy, was attended by notable figures including the CEO of…
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The Kenyan government has allocated Sh100 million (approximately $775,000) for the potential evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announces that the timing of evacuations will depend on both the interest expressed by Kenyans in returning and the evolving…
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A Kenyan man who was rescued from the streets of Dubai and given a return ticket to his home country has found himself in the same difficult situation five months later. Recent footage shared by VooTV depicts the young man named Tony sheltering beneath a makeshift plastic covering on a Nairobi…
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Dr Edwin Bogonko, a physician of Kenyan origin, has made a significant breakthrough by becoming the 158th president of the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA). This historic appointment marks the first time in the organization's 170-year history that a person of colour has assumed this leadership…