How three Kenyans made sense of life in United Kingdom

Kenyans Abroad from left: Brian Kiprop, Mercy Jebet and Boniface Ongoi carve new paths in London, balancing work, study, and the journey back home.

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Many people around the world associate the United Kingdom (UK) with football culture, packed stadiums, roaring fans and the glamour of the Premier League. But for many Kenyans who move to the UK, especially to London, life revolves less around sport and more around work, study and reinvention.

London, one of world’s most visited cities, hosts more international students each year than the population of some small countries. Within its relentless pace, Kenyans are building new lives, marked by sacrifice and self-discovery.

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