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The Kenyan community in the United States is in mourning following the recent deaths of two young men, Evans Kibiwott Kangogo in Seattle and Eliud Kipsang in Washington State.
Evans Kibiwott Kangogo, a Kenyan national residing in Seattle, was found dead in his Northgate apartment on 27 June 2025,…
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The suicide of Patrick Kariuki, a 51-year-old Kenyan-born former US Marine, in Azusa, Los Angeles County, in late May has brought into sharp focus the challenges faced by members of the African diaspora living far from home.
Kariuki's death, following a battle with a grade 4 brain tumour,…
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Kenya has begun a phased evacuation of its citizens from Iran following recent escalations in regional hostilities between Tehran and Tel Aviv.
The first group of Kenyans arrived safely at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on 29 June, marking a significant step in the government's efforts…
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David Walsh, 34, has been formally charged with the murder of Irene Mbugua, a 46-year-old Kenyan caregiver, following an incident in the Winson Green area of Birmingham on June 23.
Emergency services were called to a residence on Markby Road at approximately 1:00 am, where they discovered Ms…
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A Kenyan postgraduate student, Sharon Jelagat Kitony, is honoured at the University of Dundee as the recipient of this year's Gneiss Energy Prize for Renewable Transition.
The award recognises her outstanding academic contribution to renewable energy policy, specifically for her dissertation…
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Nineteen-year-old Victor Waweru, a Maryland resident, continues his remarkable recovery following a severe car crash on June 4, 2025.
The accident, which occurred in Frederick Maryland, left Waweru with critical injuries, prompting an emergency response. According to reports, Waweru's vehicle…
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The Kenyan diaspora is sharply criticising the Kenyan government's response to recent protests, including violent crackdowns on demonstrators and a media blackout imposed on 25 June.
This raises concerns about state censorship and escalating police brutality. Representatives from the diaspora,…
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Authorities are continuing their search for Reuben Barua Waithaka, a 72-year-old Kenyan national who disappeared in Calera more than two weeks ago.
Waithaka, who arrived in the United States to attend a family graduation celebration, was last seen on May 15, 2025, near Merion Drive at…
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Kenya's diplomatic missions are intensifying efforts to safeguard their citizens in the Middle East as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States heighten regional instability.
The Kenyan Embassy in Doha is urging all Kenyan nationals residing and working in Qatar to register with…
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The Kenyan community in Minnesota is in deep mourning following the sudden and heartbreaking passing of Kevin Omwenga, a 23-year-old nursing student at Oakwood College in Alabama.
Kevin was a bright, compassionate, and driven young man with a promising future in healthcare. His dedication to…
