DIASPORA NEWS

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As the socio-political climate in the United States remains tense, many Kenyans and other undocumented immigrants live under constant threat of deportation, navigating an existence fraught with fear and uncertainty. The situation echoes the sentiments expressed by late Maasai politician William Ole…
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A family in Kwale County is navigating the complex and emotional process of repatriating the body of Mwandazi Athuman Mohammed. Mwandazi passed away on January 24, 2025, in Saudi Arabia following a brief illness. This sudden loss has thrust her relatives into a situation fraught with financial and…
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Kenyans living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are increasingly anxious as violence escalates across the nation, particularly in the eastern regions where the rebel group M23 has intensified military operations. The recent surge in unrest has raised alerts for the Kenyan community, as…
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Kenyans in the United States have joined thousands of immigrants in a vehement protest against President Donald Trump’s newly implemented immigration policies. A notable figure among the protestors was a Kenyan national who prominently displayed the Kenyan flag during a demonstration in Denver,…
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The Kenyan government has announced the inclusion of Kiswahili language teachers in the list of skilled workers eligible for foreign labour markets. This decision comes after a productive meeting in Nairobi between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Qatari Ambassador to Kenya Mohamed Al-…
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Florence Wanza Munyao, a Kenyan truck driver, has returned to her home in Machakos County after enduring nearly five months of captivity by a military group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Her safe return reflects the severe risks faced by foreign nationals in this conflict-ridden region…
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Authorities in Kent continue to search for 22-year-old Mary Immaculate Wambui Mureithi, who has been missing since the night of January 13, 2025. The Kent Police Department has launched an extensive investigation following reports from her family that she left their residence in the West Hill area…
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The funeral arrangements for Boaz Ogeto, a Kenyan man who died in Alabama, USA, have been thrown into disarray following the unexpected repatriation of his body to Kenya without informing his wife or the fundraising committee responsible for managing the burial costs. Ogeto passed away, prompting…
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The Kenyan community in Australia, along with family members in Uasin Gishu County, is mourning the unexpected death of Cornelius Kipkorir Rutto, a Deakin University student. Rutto was found deceased in his car on January 26, in a regional area of Australia, prompting deep sorrow throughout the…
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During a recent engagement with Kenyans in Egypt, President William Ruto praised the Kenyan diaspora for their vital role in the country's economic development, particularly through their remittances. In his address, Ruto accentuated that these financial contributions extend beyond mere figures;…