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A Kenyan-born Catholic priest, Father John K. Ojuok, has been denied re-entry into the United States after attempting to renew his visa stamp while visiting his ailing mother in Nairobi, according to diocesan sources and local media reports.  Father Ojuok serves as parochial vicar for three…
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Kenyan ex-athlete Evans Kibet, who travelled to Russia in 2025 expecting new opportunities, is now being held in Ukraine as a registered prisoner of war after surrendering near Vovchansk. When Kibet left Nairobi in mid-2025, he believed he was taking a final chance to rebuild a life that had…
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Kenya has secured the release of two citizens detained in Tanzania and two activists held in Uganda. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said in a briefing in Kakamega County on 20 November that the two Kenyans arrested in Tanzania were…
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A Kenyan ride-share driver, Frederick Kiprono, was shot and killed in Shreveport, Louisiana, and police are investigating the incident. Kiprono, originally from Moiben in Uasin Gishu County, had lived in the United States for several years and was known for his steady work and commitment to…
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As thousands of Kenyans continue exploring opportunities abroad, the United States remains one of the most sought-after destinations. From education and healthcare to tech and logistics, the American economy offers strong career paths—but the move is not always smooth. In 2025, the journey is…
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The Kenyan diaspora in the United States continues to grow steadily, with new data from migration researchers, community associations, and state-level demographic trends revealing where most Kenyans are concentrated as of 2025. While Kenyan immigrants live in all 50 states, a handful of regions…
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Kenya is expanding its diplomatic services in the Middle East as more citizens working in the region seek help from government offices. Speaking in the National Assembly on 19 November, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the number of Kenyans in Saudi Arabia has reached about…
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Kenyans are building new academic, professional, and personal paths in Mauritius as a growing number of young migrants settle on the island. Mauritius, known for its coastal landscapes and multicultural society, is seeing a steady rise in young Kenyan professionals and students who are reshaping…
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The Kenyan community in Baltimore, Maryland, is mourning the death of retired Kenya Defence Forces officer John Nyaberi Mabiria, who died on 1 November 2025 while receiving treatment at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital. Mabiria, known affectionately as Mzee, had travelled to the United States in…
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Thousands of Kenyans living in the United States continue to build successful careers across a wide range of professions. While many start out in entry-level roles, a significant number eventually break into high-paying fields that offer strong salaries, stability, and long-term growth. In 2025,…