Nairobi, Jan. 6 -- 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.

Growth beyond familiarity

Boniface Ongoi, 39, works as an information technology infrastructure technician with Network Squad in London. He arrived in the UK in May 2024 to pursue a Master's degree ...