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The skyline of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, home to many Kenyans living and working across the border
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The Kenyan Diaspora in Tanzania: Cross-Border Lives, Business and the EAC Common Market

Tens of thousands of Kenyans live and work in neighbouring Tanzania, woven into one of Africa's most integrated regional economies. This article examines the community, its business activities, the EAC Common Market framework, recent tensions and the outlook.

Jun 05, 2026 6 min read
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Aerial view of Kisii County tea plantations and highland landscape in Kenya
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Kisii County Kenya: Soapstone, Banana, Tea and the Densely Populated Highland Economy of the Gusii Heartland

Kisii County is one of Kenya's most densely populated highland counties, home to the Gusii community, the Tabaka soapstone industry and a thriving banana, tea and dairy economy that anchors south-western Kenya.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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Central Kenya landscape representing the Kikuyu community homeland
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The Kikuyu Community of Kenya: History, Language, Cultural Traditions and the Contemporary Identity of Central Kenya's Largest Ethnic Group

The Kikuyu are Kenya's largest ethnic group at approximately 8.1 million people. A complete guide to history, language, cultural traditions, and contemporary identity.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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JKIA arrival representing the substantial Kenyan diaspora travel to and from the United States
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The Kenyan Diaspora in the United States: 150,000-Strong Community, Tech and Healthcare Workforce, Remittance Patterns and the US-Kenya Bilateral Relationship

The Kenyan diaspora in the US numbers approximately 150,000 and is one of the most professionally accomplished African diaspora communities. A complete guide to the community.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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JKIA arrival representing the Kenyan diaspora travel and community in the UK
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The Kenyan Diaspora in the United Kingdom: 200,000-Strong Community, Healthcare Workforce, Remittance Patterns and the UK-Kenya Bilateral Relationship

The Kenyan diaspora in the UK numbers approximately 200,000 and is one of the largest African diaspora communities in Britain. A complete guide to the community, the healthcare workforce, and the broader UK-Kenya relationship.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Attending Funerals and Cultural Ceremonies in Kenya When You Cannot Travel: How to Participate from Abroad
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Attending Funerals and Cultural Ceremonies in Kenya When You Cannot Travel: How to Participate from Abroad

Guide for diaspora Kenyans on attending funerals, weddings, and cultural ceremonies when you cannot travel. Covers Kenyan funeral traditions, virtual participation, financial contributions, cultural expectations, and practical solutions.

Feb 21, 2026 14 min read
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Forestry in Kenya: The Logging Ban, Community Forest Associations, and the Economics of Tree Growing

Kenya's forests stand at the intersection of environmental imperatives and economic necessities, providing irreplaceable ecosystem services while supporting livelihoods through timber production, fuel...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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Ecotourism in Kenya: Certification Standards, Community Benefits, and the Balance Between Conservation and Tourism Revenue

Ecotourism has evolved from a niche market segment to a defining feature of Kenya's tourism industry, with sustainably managed lodges, community conservancies, and certified eco-friendly operations at...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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Water Kiosks, Boreholes, and Community Water Projects: Solving Kenya's Rural Water Crisis

Access to clean, safe water remains one of the most fundamental development challenges facing Kenya, with millions of citizens still relying on unsafe sources or spending hours daily collecting water ...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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