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Grace Wangui Kamande, a Kenyan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, has died after falling ill while preparing to return home, according to reports.
Ms Kamande travelled to Saudi Arabia in November 2025 in search of employment opportunities. Soon after her arrival, her health began to deteriorate. By…
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Kenyan rugby player Joshua Weru has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles through the NFL’s International Player Pathway Programme, becoming the first athlete from Kenya and East Africa to join an NFL roster.
Weru, who was born in Nairobi, secured the deal as an undrafted free agent with…
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The Kenyan government has confirmed that no citizens have been harmed in the latest wave of xenophobic unrest in South Africa, while maintaining close monitoring of the situation.
Diaspora organisations have urged Kenyans in South Africa to take precautions as reports emerge of violent…
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The EB-1A visa is being promoted as a viable alternative for skilled workers navigating uncertainty in the H-1B system, offering a direct path to permanent residency without employer sponsorship.
Immigration attorney Kevin J Andrews, writing in Global Talent Report, states that the EB-1A category…
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Kenyan football coach Mark Mungai has been appointed to the coaching staff of Valor in the United States.
Mungai’s appointment marks a significant step in his career and reflects the growing presence of Kenyan professionals in international football. He has built his coaching profile through a…
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A Kenyan woman deported from Saudi Arabia is appealing or help to reunite with her infant daughter, who remains in the Gulf country.
Peninah Wanjiru, from Ndondori, travelled to Saudi Arabia in search of work but later left her employer and lived outside formal employment arrangements. During this…
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A Kenyan-born soldier in the United States Army has graduated from combat training and moved into a specialised medical role within his battalion.
Specialist Dr Olumeh, who serves with the 434th Battalion, completed a rigorous training programme focused on operational readiness, discipline, and…
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Malik Lemuel, known for his role as Govi in Machachari, has reunited with his father in Seattle after more than twenty years apart.
The 26-year-old actor shared the development on social media, describing it as a moment he had hoped for since childhood. He expressed relief and gratitude at finally…
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Kenyan content creator Shiko Hope Wanjeri has joined the United States Air Force after completing Basic Military Training in the United States.
Wanjeri, known for her digital storytelling, recently graduated from the programme and marked the occasion with family and supporters. She shared images of…
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Joseph Nyagechi Morema, a 29-year-old Kenyan living in Burnsville, Minnesota, has died after a motorcycle crash in the United States.
Authorities said the accident occurred on the night of Tuesday, 21 April, along Interstate 35E in Dakota County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Morema was…
