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Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has cautioned Kenyan job seekers that drug use, particularly cannabis, is a significant barrier to securing employment abroad.
Speaking at a recruitment event in Roysambu, Mutua emphasized the stringent zero-tolerance policies of foreign…
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A group of 129 Kenyan nationals rescued from forced labour camps in Myanmar now find themselves stranded near the Thai border amidst complex diplomatic and security challenges.
Lured to Myanmar with false promises of employment, the Kenyans were instead coerced by criminal syndicates into online…
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Nairobi is actively engaged in negotiations with Thai authorities to reopen the Thai-Myanmar border, seeking to evacuate 64 Kenyan citizens recently rescued from human trafficking networks in Myanmar who remain stranded.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has confirmed that the Kenyans…
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As global competition for skilled labor intensifies, Kenya is actively positioning its workforce as a strategic asset for international companies.
A new initiative, spearheaded by the Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, aims to connect Kenyan professionals with opportunities on the global…
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Kenyans lured by the promise of overseas jobs are finding themselves trapped in sophisticated fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.
Peter Mwangi, a 28-year-old Kenyan, is among 67 citizens recently rescued from a Myanmar-based operation where they…
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A family in Shamakhokho ward is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate the body of their daughter, Elizabeth Cheusi, 28, who died in Saudi Arabia last week.
The family requires Sh. 1.3 million to bring Cheusi's remains home for burial. Cheusi had been working in Saudi Arabia for two years…
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A Texas-based Kenyan man is in custody, suspected of fatally shooting his wife in their home on Friday evening, according to the Killeen Police Department.
John Gitau Mwangi, 42, has been arrested in connection with the death of 37-year-old Esther Gitau. Police were dispatched to the couple's…
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The Kenyan government has issued a security advisory to its citizens residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The government is actively considering evacuation measures, particularly for those in volatile areas near conflict zones. The advisory, dated February 20, 2025, follows…
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A TikTok video featuring Kenyan travelers exploring the British countryside has ignited a debate over inclusivity and belonging, garnering over 500,000 views and thousands of comments.
The video, posted by a Kenyan travel content creator, showcases her friends enjoying scenic locations in Scotland…
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Authorities in Myanmar have successfully rescued 46 Kenyan nationals from human trafficking networks linked to a suspected Chinese cartel involved in online scams.
This development was confirmed by Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and follows the prior rescue of 24 Kenyans just a…
