Latest diaspora stories from across Kenya.
In a historic milestone for diversity and inclusivity, Donald Sanya has shattered the glass ceiling by becoming the first Black CEO of Royal Bank of Canada’s USA Asset-Management Business. Breaking barriers and paving the way for future…
America has long been said to be the land of opportunity, a beacon of hope and prosperity luring countless people from around the world in search of better life. The promise of the ‘American Dream’, with its allure of upward mobility,…
US businessmen who were accused of buying luxury homes in Kenya after defrauding the American government Ksh32 billion in 2019 have been accused of attempting to bribe a juror. According to authorities, the accused attempted to bribe one…
The Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia(IDC) Monday finalized a wide-ranging deal with US-based Kenyan investor and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) Julius Mwale in Lusaka, Zambia. IDC chaired by President…
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalang’o, has pleaded with US Ambassador Meg Whitman after a comedian suffering from endometriosis was denied a visa. According to the MP, Sylvia Savai, known as Senjee, was set to travel…
Germany has introduced the Opportunity Card, a new visa scheme designed to help the country address its acute labour shortage. The opportunity card will allow skilled workers from countries outside the European Union to immigrate to…
The United States has long been a beacon of opportunity for people around the world, and Kenyans are no exception. Many young Kenyans, seeking a chance to build a better life, have made the journey to America in search of greener pastures.…
In a heartfelt appeal for support, Diaspora Kenyans are requested to rally together behind Pastor John Bulinda, a courageous Kenyan diaspora pastor battling cancer in a foreign land. With the power of unity and compassion, we can help him…
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has identified Kenyans in the diaspora as a crucial resource for sourcing job opportunities for citizens back home. This was communicated by Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu…
Charles Mwangi who currently lives in Toronto, Canada is staring at deportation in a month if his application seeking asylum is rejected. Mwangi who spoke to City News, revealed that he fled Kenya in 2019 after he received threats due to…
The United Kingdom has extended the seasonal work visa programme for Kenyans and others until 2029. The country has allocated 43,000 visas for immigrant workers in horticulture and 2,000 visas for the poultry sector. The move increases…
22 Kenyans have won Sh980 million ($7.5 million) in scholarships this year to attend prestigious universities in the USA. Under the Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP), the students have been admitted to universities such as Harvard,…
With a heavy heart, Kenyans are trying to come to terms with the death of mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui. Cheruiyot was on a daring mission to reach the summit of Mt Everest, without supplementary oxygen. His body was found a few meters below…
President William Ruto has made history by becoming the second Kenyan president to receive the prestigious Outstanding Leaders Award during his recent visit to the United States. The award, bestowed by the U.S.-Africa Business Center, was…
Kenyan candidate Timothy Ekesa has been elected to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, a major agency of the United Nations (UN). In a statement by the State Department for Foreign Affairs on Friday, May 24, Ekesa was elected to…
The Kenyan mountain climber, Cheruiyot Kirui, who was reported missing on Mt. Everest, has been found dead. The body of Cheruiyot was discovered on Thursday, May 23, below the summit point of Mt. Everest by rescuers from Seven Summit.…
President William Ruto on Monday, May 21, apologized to his daughter, Cullie Ruto, for not allowing her to study film eight years ago. Speaking at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, the Head of State said that he had a new…
In a trailblazing political journey, Judy Nganga, who is Kenyan-born, has defied the odds to become a write-in state senator candidate in Arizona, aiming to empower women in politics. With a deep-rooted belief in equality and…
President William Ruto was Monday all smiles as he met National Basketball Association legend Shaquille O’Neal. The President met O’Neal during his visit to the Martin Luther King Jnr National Historical Park in Atlanta. In a video seen by…
President William Ruto on Monday evening, May 20, arrived in the United States of America for his three-day state visit. Accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, the Head of State was welcomed by the US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman,…
A Kenyan Diaspora Professor, Peter Ndiang’ui has stirred up a storm of controversy by calling on President Ruto to shed light on his Relationship with his Deputy, Rigathe Gachagua. Here below is the message: As we welcome Kenyan President…
President William on Sunday evening, May 19, departed for the United States of America for a three-day state visit. As expected, the Head of State was to board the usual Harambee One presidential jet but it was not the case last evening.…
In a courageous attempt to navigate the complexities of family law, one Kenyan diaspora returnee finds themselves at a crossroads in their pursuit of custody. The Kenyan woman has moved to court seeking custody of a child she sired with a…
Kenyan jobseekers are set to benefit following the conclusion of negotiations for a job migration framework between Kenya and Germany. In a statement by the State Department for Diaspora, the framework is aimed at developing guidelines for…
