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Big Ted: How a D Plain Student Rose to Become Kenya’s Top Diplomat in Los Angeles

Thomas Kwaka Omollo, popularly known as Big Ted, rose from earning a D Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to serving as Kenya’s Consul-General in Los Angeles.Omollo’s career has taken him fro…

Sep 11, 2026

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Court Awards Sh9.9 Million to Baby After Hospital Negligence Leads to Arm Amputation

An 11-month-old baby has been awarded Sh9.9 million by a court following a tragic case of medical negligence at Wesu Sub-County Hospital in Wundanyi, Kenya. The incident occurred when a tourniquet was left tied around…

Sep 10, 2026

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Kenyan Man Faces Extradition to the US Nearly 13 Years After Fleeing Sentencing

Kenyan authorities have arrested a Kenyan national who fled the United States nearly 13 years ago after being convicted in a fatal drink-driving case in California.The man was arrested in Runda, an affluent suburb of…

Sep 10, 2026

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Kenya Embassy in Riyadh Rejects Reports of Saudi Ban on Kenyan Workers

The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh has rejected reports that Saudi Arabia is preparing to bar Kenyan nationals from working in the Kingdom.In a statement issued this week, the Embassy said it had received no official commun…

Sep 10, 2026

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Long Queues and Luggage Pile Up as Burundians Flock to Nairobi Embassy

Long queues and a significant pile-up of luggage have been observed at the Burundian embassy in Nairobi, as a large number of Burundians seek assistance amid ongoing immigration issues. The situation has drawn widespr…

Sep 9, 2026

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Emotional Poem by Young Girl Moves Kenyan President to Tears

A young girl's emotional poem has captured the attention of many, including Kenya's President William Ruto, who was visibly moved to tears during a recent event. The heartfelt performance, which included the phrase 'W…

Sep 9, 2026

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'Sh20,000 a month? Not worth our girls' dignity!' Former FGM Cutters Embrace Alternative Livelihoods in Narok

In Narok County, Kenya, a significant shift is occurring as former female genital mutilation (FGM) cutters abandon their traditional practices in favor of alternative livelihoods. This change comes in response to the…

Sep 9, 2026

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Kenyan Students in Hungary Face Rising Costs, Language Barriers and Isolation

Kenyan student leader Dorothy Chebet has called for better preparation and support for scholars travelling abroad, saying scholarships do not always cover the full cost of living or ease the challenges of adapting to…

Sep 9, 2026

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Amidst Conflict, a Photographer Captures Love Stories in Sudan

In the besieged city of el-Fasher, Sudan, a wedding photographer has turned his lens towards the more uplifting aspects of life, despite the turmoil surrounding him. Having fled the conflict that has engulfed Sudan, t…

Sep 8, 2026

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Kenyans Abroad: What to Know Before Buying Property Back Home

Kenyans living abroad are increasingly turning to property investment in Kenya, with residential and commercial developments, vacant land and agricultural property among the available options.Before investing, diaspor…

Sep 7, 2026

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Kenyans in British Columbia Raise Concerns With High Commission

Kenya’s High Commission in Canada has expanded its diaspora outreach to British Columbia, bringing government officials closer to Kenyans living in the province.On 5 September, Acting High Commissioner Geoffrey E. Kai…

Sep 7, 2026

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Kenyan Family Builds Dream Home in America Less Than 2 Years After Arrival

Evans Arap Saboge and his family have completed their first newly built home in the United States, less than two years after arriving in the country in March 2024.Standing outside the completed property, Saboge descri…

Sep 7, 2026

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Kenyan Businesswoman Champions Stronger Kenya-New Zealand Business Links

A Kenyan entrepreneur based in New Zealand is working to establish a stronger trade, investment and education corridor between Africa and New Zealand.Janet Kamau, who has lived in New Zealand for about 20 years, is he…

Sep 6, 2026

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Kisii Village Erupts in Excitement as Image of 'Virgin Mary' Appears on Kitchen Wall

A village in Kisii, Kenya, is experiencing an extraordinary phenomenon as an image resembling the Virgin Mary has reportedly appeared on a kitchen wall. The sighting has drawn the attention of many, prompting both exc…

Sep 6, 2026

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Kenyans in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan Urged to Maintain Contact With Embassy

Kenyan Embassy urges citizens in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to registerKenya’s diplomatic mission in Moscow has urged Kenyans in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to formally register with the Embassy amid concerns a…

Sep 6, 2026

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Kenyan Workers Face Rising Deportation Risk as Gulf States Tighten Rules

Gulf states are tightening enforcement against foreign nationals, putting Kenyan migrant workers at greater risk of detention and deportation. The measures include mass inspections and targeted operations against peop…

Sep 5, 2026

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Gachagua Urges Kenyan Diaspora to Go Beyond Remittances

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stepped up his engagement with Kenyans in the United States, arriving in Spokane, Washington, as part of a 50-day tour of several states.In Spokane, Gachagua was welcomed b…

Sep 5, 2026

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Sing’oei Defends Kenya Embassy in Rabat Over Language Capacity

Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Dr Korir Sing’oei, has defended the country’s embassy in Rabat, rejecting claims that the mission lacks adequate language capacity or an official translator.Sing’oei said t…

Sep 5, 2026

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Kenyan Chef Wins Hearts With Traditional Food in Beijing

Kenyan chef and entrepreneur Velma Aleso Omuyoma is building a following in Beijing with a business serving traditional Kenyan dishes to East African expatriates and local diners.Omuyoma runs Velma’s African Kitchen i…

Sep 4, 2026

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Kenya Takes Diaspora Trade Mission to Toronto

Kenya will hold a diaspora engagement and trade mission in Toronto on Saturday, 5 September, as it seeks to strengthen economic ties with Canada.The event, organised by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs thr…

Sep 4, 2026