Caption for the landscape image: Winning the Green Card: Lucky recipient shares tips for Kenyans Wednesday, October 08, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Jared Ombaso Gwaro is originally from Kiogoro in Kisii County. Photo credit: Pool By David Monda Contributor Summary Article Related What you need to know: "To cover costs associated with the process, we made the difficult decision to sell a portion of our ancestral land." Jared Ombaso Gwaro, originally from Kiogoro in Kisii County, is a professional working in the US. He speaks to the Nation about his experience winning the American diversity visa (DV) lottery, commonly known as the Green Card.--------- PREMIUM US introduces new fee for Green Card lottery The new fee was introduced to ensure a fairer distribution of the costs associated with administering the DV Lottery. PREMIUM From Donholm to captivity in Libya: How Magafe gang traps East African migrants The smugglers demand Sh2 million for his release, a sum far beyond what his family in Somalia could imagine raising. PREMIUM Kenyan man charged over Sh32bn fraud in US Ahmednaji Maalim Aftin Sheikh, aged 25, faces 20 years in federal prison, forfeiture of assets, and restitution orders. PREMIUM US pauses visa processing at embassy in Niger, State Dept says State official says most diplomatic and official visas were excepted from the pause. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM The body count debate: When does a partner's past become a relationship concern? PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners PREMIUM Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
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