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According to a recent report, the Kenyan passport has maintained its position as the 67th most powerful travel document in the world. In contrast to the declining rankings of other African passports, the Kenyan passport has maintained its position. Additionally, the report highlights that Kenyan…
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Lilly Richards grew up in Kakamega attended Mumias Girls High School and later pursued hotel management before transitioning to the U.S. Lilly Richard's entrepreneurial journey commenced with a burning desire to make a mark in the beauty industry. As a young girl fascinated by colours and cosmetics…
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“I live like a bird, but at least a bird has a nest on a tree – I have no place to lay my head when night falls,” Tophister Ong’onga says via a phone call. Tophister, along with her daughter Rachael and son, has been in India for the last two months, seeking medical treatment at Sanar…
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Love and joy filled the air at London Stansted Airport as Edwin Maiyo wrapped his arms around his girlfriend after four months of being apart. After enduring the hardships of a long-distance relationship, Edwin Maiyo and his girlfriend were finally able to put their challenging time behind them.…
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A Kenyan man died in a car crash on Sunday night in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Linneaus Mutethia Gating, a 34-year-old from Rockland, MA died at the scene of the accident on Auburn Street in Bridgewater. Police say Gitonga’s was driving a 2006 Chevy Avalanche pickup truck down the road at a high…
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The global Kenyan community, known as the Kenyan diaspora, encounters a multitude of obstacles and shares apprehensions regarding their participation in national affairs. For a long time, crucial matters have been brought to light, encompassing challenges in engaging in elections and the need for…
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For many years, Kenya has relied on its diaspora for economic support with remittances serving as a vital financial lifeline for families in the homeland. The influx of money is essential for debt repayment, global trade expansion, and the growth of small businesses. With around 3 million Kenyans…
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Josh Okello, a former homeless international student turned Canadian politician, shares valuable insights from his campaign experience for a Member of the Legislative Assembly post. Hailing from a small countryside community nestled in Kenya, Okello decided to relocate to Canada in 2009 to pursue…
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In the global landscape, Kenyans seeking opportunities abroad often encounter the intricate process of acquiring visas, with thorough background checks becoming a crucial part of the journey. A recent conversation among Kenyans in the diaspora sheds light on essential strategies for building…
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A Kenyan man who had been reported missing since Christmas Eve has been found dead. John N. Mugo, a registered nurse who was reported to be in New York to start a new job at a local hospital as a traveling nurse, was found dead on Thursday in a New York hotel room. Details surrounding his death are…