Diaspora

Oct

29

2026

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By Makozewe

Your Vote, Your Voice: IEBC Opens Virtual Door to Kenyans Across Scandinavia

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Kenyans across Scandinavia have an opportunity to put their electoral concerns directly to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission this Saturday, 31 October 2026, during a virtual meeting on diaspora voter registration and proposed voting arrangements for the 10 August 2027 election. Organised by IEBC, with the Kenyan Embassy playing a supportive role, this engagement marks a major breakthrough in direct contact with the Commission during its Scandinavian visit. It takes the conversation beyond an embassy room and opens it to a geographically scattered community whose democratic rights deserve practical expression. From an Embassy Room to a Regional Conversation The…

Oct

28

2026

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By Makozewe

Stockholm Embassy Talks Open Path to Nordic Voting: Prof Oduol Identifies Four Nordic Capitals

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Kenyans in the Nordic region could secure a significant expansion of electoral participation in 2027 following consultations between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and diaspora representatives at the Kenyan Embassy in Stockholm. Commissioner Francis Oduol, who led the substantive briefing, indicated that the delegation would recommend polling arrangements in Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo and Copenhagen. This could dismantle geographical barriers that have constrained participation. The proposal remains subject to approval by the full Commission. For Kenyans who missed the meeting, the central message is clear: prepare, strengthen community coordination and await authoritative confirmation. Four Capitals Proposed as Diaspora Voting Expands…

Oct

27

2026

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By Makozewe

THE DIASPORA VOTE IS NOT A FAVOUR: Kenyans in Sweden Face a Historic Moment With IEBC

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Kenyans in Sweden have a long-awaited opportunity to demand their rightful place in Kenya’s democracy. On Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at 10:00 a.m., officials from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will meet representatives of Kenyan diaspora associations at the Kenyan Embassy, Birger Jarlsgatan 37, 2nd Floor, 111 45 Stockholm. The invitation has come late, with the meeting taking place tomorrow. Nevertheless, the issue is too important to ignore. Association leaders who can attend should seize this opportunity to place the concerns of Kenyans in the region directly before the electoral commission. A Right Long Denied For years, Kenyans…

Oct

13

2026

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By Thebi Leon

French Fridges Hacked to 50°C: Today They Target Refrigerators, Tomorrow They Could Shut Down Civilisation

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The reported cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration systems exposes a terrifying reality: humanity is becoming dangerously dependent on machines that invisible criminals can manipulate from thousands of kilometres away. From Refrigerators to Instruments of Destruction: The French Cyber Nightmare The reported cyberattack on hundreds of French supermarkets in October 2026, allegedly raising refrigeration temperatures to 50°C, destroying food supplies and triggering fires, represents something infinitely more sinister than ordinary digital criminality. It illustrates humanity's growing vulnerability before the invisible architects of technological destruction. Major retailers, including Carrefour, Intermarché and Monoprix, were reportedly affected as equipment designed to preserve food became…

May

22

2026

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Debunking False Speculation: No Mystery Surrounds Jackie Omino’s Death

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The reports circulating about the death of Kenyan nurse Jackie Omino in Sweden contain elements that are accurate, but they also include significant distortions that must be corrected in the interest of truth, dignity, and responsible public discourse. It is true that Jackie Omino passed away while undergoing medical treatment in Sweden, and it is equally true that the news has deeply shocked the Kenyan community in Sweden and across the diaspora. The grief and solidarity expressed by friends, colleagues, and community members are genuine reflections of the esteem in which she was held. However, subsequent claims suggesting uncertainty surrounding…

Mar

11

2026

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SHADOWS IN THE CHAT: The WhatsApp Impersonation of Vumbi Dekula

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In the quiet rhythm of an ordinary evening, something deeply unsettling unfolded in the digital space surrounding the respected musician Vumbi Dekula. Known for his stage presence and performances at Lilla Wien, Vumbi has long been regarded by friends and supporters as a figure of integrity and warmth. Yet, without warning, his personal WhatsApp account became the doorway for a calculated act of deception. Sometime during the night, an unknown individual gained unauthorized access to Vumbi’s WhatsApp account. What followed was a deliberate attempt to exploit trust. Messages began appearing in the chats of friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. The tone…

Sep

06

2025

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Trouble at the Kenyan Embassy in Stockholm: Domestic Worker’s Tale of Extortion, Violence, and a Fight for Asylum

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At the Kenyan Embassy in Stockholm, a scandal of unprecedented proportions has emerged, exposing a disturbing pattern of extortion, physical abuse, and intimidation by Ambassador Angeline K. Musili against her own domestic worker. What began as routine employment quickly devolved into systematic wage theft, coerced remittances to Kenya, and threats of deportation, culminating in the worker’s desperate flight to seek asylum in Sweden. This case, now backed by financial records, photographic evidence, and legal testimony, starkly illustrates the intersection of diplomatic impunity and human rights violations, raising urgent questions about accountability, state complicity, and the obligations of Sweden to protect…

Mar

08

2024

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By Makozewe

Elizabeth Nyaure’s Sister Passes on in Kenya: Family Support group Established

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In the quiet hours of their lives, when the light dims and shadows lengthen, the family of Elizabeth Nyaure finds itself grappling with the unbearable weight of loss. It is with a heart burdened by sorrow that the family of Elizabeth Nyaure, a Kenya-Stockholmer, announces the departure of a cherished soul from their midst—Alice Akinyi Nyaure. Alice, a beacon of love and selflessness, was suddenly taken from the world in a tragic accident, leaving a void that words cannot fill. She was knowcked down by a motor-bike in Kenya. The Nyaure family, under the matriarchal guidance of Elizabeth, has been…

May

05

2016

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By Makozewe

New Study to Measure Kenya Diaspora Political Involvement

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You are invited to participate in an online survey about the political engagement of Kenyans in the diaspora. Before taking part in this study, please read the consent form available at the link below and click on the “I Agree” button if you understand the statements and freely consent to participate in the study. Consent Form This study involves a web-based opinion survey to learn more about the political involvement of Kenyans living abroad. Participation in the study typically takes 20 minutes and is strictly confidential. The data collected will not contain any identifying information or any link back to…

Jul

04

2014

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By Makozewe

Family of Late Vinnie Atieno Cries For Help To Stop Her Secret Burial In Sweden

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Hi. It is with deep sorrow that I write this. I am the sister of the late Vinnie Atieno. I want anybody who can assist me because I am puzzled about the whole situation. Theres no way thet strangers can arrange for her burial without the family's concerns being addressed. They have planned to burry her tomorrow which me and my family is against. We first want to know the results of the postmortem and they are saying they cant release it untill August. So I don't understand why so I want people to join hands with me and help…