Purity Mwambia, a Kenyan journalist who exposed police corruption, has been living in exile in the United States for two years. She is struggling to find work and is facing financial hardship.

Mwambia, who worked for Citizen TV, fled Kenya in 2021 after she received death threats for her reporting on police corruption. She was flown to the United States by an organization that helps journalists who are in danger, but she has been unable to find a job since arriving.

"I have been here for two years, and I have only been able to do one story," Mwambia said. "It is very difficult to find work as a journalist in exile. I am on the verge of being homeless."

Mwambia is not the only journalist who is struggling in exile. Many journalists who have been forced to flee their countries because of their work are facing similar challenges. They are often isolated, with no support network or access to resources. They may also be dealing with trauma from their experiences in their home countries.

The State Department has a program that provides financial assistance to journalists in exile, but Mwambia said that the program is not enough. She called on the State Department to do more to help journalists who are in exile, such as providing them with networking opportunities and job training.

"The State Department can help us by providing us with opportunities to network with other journalists," Mwambia said. "They can also help us by providing us with job training so that we can find work in the United States."

Mwambia's story is a reminder of the dangers that journalists face around the world. It is also a reminder of the importance of supporting journalists who are in exile. The State Department can play a vital role in helping these journalists rebuild their lives and continue their important work.

In addition to the challenges that Mwambia has faced, she has also been the target of cyberbullying and online harassment. Trolls have created false and misleading social media hashtags that allege that she is dead. This has added to her stress and anxiety.

Mwambia is a courageous journalist who has put her life at risk to expose corruption. She is an inspiration to all journalists who are working to hold the powerful accountable. The State Department should do more to help her and other journalists who are in exile.