Latest diaspora stories from across Kenya.
Stay connected and never miss a beat! Join the Kenya State Department for Diaspora Affairs’ WhatsApp channel for seamless communication. As a member of the Kenyan diaspora, staying connected to your home country has never been easier. The…
The government of Canada has cautioned foreigners against entering into marriages of convenience with Canadians with the sole aim of getting visas. In a statement dated Wednesday, September 11, the Canadian government warned that…
The government has revived plans to raise more funds for infrastructural development through the acquisition of a loan from Kenyans in diaspora. In February this year, the National Treasury revealed that it was working with the World Bank…
Sr. Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D joins the board of directors at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University. As a leader in Catholic education and global human development, Sr. Jane brings a wealth of experience and expertise to…
Former Presidential Candidate Mohammed Abduba Dida’s family members, on Tuesday, called on the government to intervene and aid the release of their kin who is currently serving jail term in the United States of America. Dida was convicted…
Former Kenyan presidential candidate Mohammed Abduba Dida is serving a 7-year sentence in Illinois, United States for stalking and transmitting threats. Dida has been serving his sentence at the Big Muddy Correctional Centre in Illinois…
Winnie Kwamboka: A family in Marani, Kisii County is distraught following the mysterious death of their daughter in Saudi Arabia. Financial constraints have made it difficult for the family to transport the body of Winnie Kwamboka from the…
U.S based Kenyan entrepreneur Margaret Nyamumbo has shared her journey to building Kahawa 1893, a speciality coffee company based in New York City which raked in $3 million (Ksh.387 million) in 2023. Nyamumbo, 36, grew up in Kisii a child…
Meet Musa Mmugambi, a former Kenyan teacher who defied all odds to become an American Dream trailblazer. His incredible journey is not only inspiring, but also empowering African immigrants to achieve their dreams of owning properties in…
Actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known as Dida in the renowned Citizen TV series ‘Sultana’, has died. In a statement by her family on Thursday, September 5, Bwire succumbed to cancer while undergoing treatment in Turkey. “It is with heavy…
Hazel Jepkoech: A Kenyan woman has shared her journey from working as a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia to pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law at Kabarak University. Hazel, a resident of Eldama Ravine, recounted the story during an…
Campaigns for Raila’s African Union Chairmanship bid are in top gear as President William Ruto seeks endorsement from African Presidents while in China. The Head of State, who was accompanied to China by Raila Odinga former Prime Minister,…
Unleashing the Full Potential: How Community Connection Empowers Diaspora Kenyans Abroad. In today’s interconnected world, community connection plays a vital role in empowering diaspora Kenyans living abroad. The diaspora community serves…
A video of Kenyans dancing to Ohangla music at a barbecue party in the European island of Ireland has been met with unbridled racism from westerners, with many even calling for the expulsion of the ‘immigrants’ from Europe. In the undated…
President William Ruto arrived in Beijing China accompanied by Azimio Leader Raila Odinga for an official visit. Notably, Ruto lands in China accompanied by a strong delegation, signaling the importance of this visit. In a statement via…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday, August 29 revealed the Kenya Kwanza administration’s plan to increase diaspora remittances from the Ksh 671 billion funneled into the country in the past one year. Speaking during the…
Linus Anari, a Nairobi University geospatial engineering Student and Eileen Mburu, a geographer, joined forces and emerged winners in a global challenge at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The two participated in the Blue…
A family in Kisumu is seeking for government intervention after their kin who had travelled to Qatar to work as a domestic worker died in mysterious circumstances. 30-year-old Mary Awuonda reportedly died one week after leaving her home,…
The King of England has ratified the nomination of Kenyan Bishop Dr Timothy Wambunya as the next Area Bishop of Wolverhampton, marking a significant milestone in his extensive ecclesiastical journey. The appointment, announced on Tuesday,…
The Kenya Embassy in Washington DC is extending a warm welcome to all diaspora organizations to register and update their records. In an effort to enhance communication and collaboration, the embassy is calling on all diaspora…
Charles Mwangi 48: A Kenyan man residing in Canada is waging a desperate battle to halt his imminent deportation, fearing that a return to his homeland could lead to persecution and possibly his death. Mwangi, who sought refuge in Canada…
The U.S. military said on Friday that it would deliver 24 additional armored vehicles to Kenyan personnel deployed in Haiti who are heading a long-delayed security operation in the conflict-ravaged Caribbean nation. Some 400 Kenyan police,…
Indian police have rescued 17 East African women from a prostitution ring in Hyderabad district after acting on a tip-off from the public. According to Indian publications, out of the 17, 14 are Kenyan, two are Ugandan and one is…
Nineteen Kenyan students have been awarded Chinese government scholarships to pursue further studies in China in a move seeking to deepen educational ties between Kenya and China. The scholarships were awarded during a farewell reception…
