Latest diaspora stories from across Kenya.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — A Kenyan diaspora community leader, Bernard Wanjohi Kamara, 55, died on the morning of Saturday, November 15, 2025. He died after a runaway tire struck his vehicle on Interstate 440 (I-440) in Raleigh, North…
A recent investigation has implicated Kenyan President William Ruto and his administration in a deeply troubling labor-export system that endangers vulnerable Kenyans. According to reporting, the Kenyan government under Ruto effectively…
New York City – A Kenyan-born entrepreneur, Naomi Wairimu Ogutu, is making waves in the competitive executive transportation industry with her thriving company, Naomi Cars NYC, one of the most promising African-owned limo and executive car…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing a significant rulemaking. It would transform how international students can work in the U.S. after graduation. At the heart of the change is the popular post-study work initiative.…
The Africa Welfare Association (AWA) has emerged as a vital lifeline for Kenyans living in the Diaspora, offering comprehensive welfare benefits during moments of crisis and uncertainty. Established in response to the growing demand for…
NEW YORK, USA — A Kenyan-born Catholic priest father John K. Ojuok serving in the Diocese of Ogdensburg in New York State has been denied re-entry into the United States. This occurred after the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi refused to issue him…
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi has revealed alarming new details indicating that over 200 Kenyans may have joined the Russian military since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine conflict in 2022. Speaking during a…
In a distressing turn of events, hundreds of Kenyan women and their children remain stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — many undocumented, homeless, and unable to return home. On Thursday, 13 November 2025, Karungo wa Thang’wa,…
Nairobi, Kenya — The Government of Kenya has officially launched a 24/7 Diaspora Affairs Call Centre. It aims to provide continuous consular and welfare support to Kenyans living and working abroad. The facility, located at the State…
The federal government of Canada has launched its updated immigration strategy, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, with a clear focus on restoring sustainable growth in admissions and…
If you’re a Kenyan living or working abroad, managing finances back home doesn’t have to be complicated. The Equity Bank Diaspora Account offers an easy, secure, and convenient way to handle your money in Kenya from anywhere in the world.…
Ottawa, Canada – The Government of Canada has unveiled a bold new International Talent Strategy. This is designed to attract world-class researchers and highly skilled U.S. H-1B visa holders facing uncertainty south of the border. The…
Washington, D.C., November 6, 2025 — The U.S. Department of State has announced upcoming changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program for the DV-2027 cycle. This program offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for up to 55,000…
NAIROBI, Kenya — A growing number of Kenyans living abroad have launched a petition calling on the Government of Kenya to end what they describe as an unfair and discriminatory practice of charging diaspora families “tourist” or…
November 2025 — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has issued a fraud warning regarding false announcements about the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 Lottery. Officials have clarified that the DV-2027 Lottery is not currently open,…
Washington, D.C. — In a welcome development for U.S. employers and skilled foreign workers, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has resumed processing H-1B visa applications and other employment-based visa programs after a temporary halt…
A disturbing case of immigration enforcement has emerged in Texas: a Kenyan‐born Anglican cleric serving in the U.S. has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—despite working legally and holding…
The number of United Kingdom deportations has risen sharply under the new government in 2025. According to the latest Home Office data, total returns increased by 13%, while enforced returns surged by 25% in the year ending June 2025…
Indians will not be eligible for the U.S. Green Card Lottery (DV-2027). The country is expected to remain excluded through at least 2029. The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, is designed to…
In today’s interconnected world, Kenyans in the diaspora play a vital role in shaping the global Kenyan community. Whether studying, working, or raising families abroad, the Kenyan diaspora continues to bridge the gap between Kenya and the…
The Kenyan diaspora has become one of Africa’s most dynamic global communities. Each year, thousands of Kenyans abroad seek new opportunities in education, employment, and business ventures. The largest populations of Kenyan immigrants…
For Doreen David’s family, the day of her departure marked a mix of disbelief, pride, and deep gratitude. As they gathered to bid her farewell, the reality that their daughter was finally leaving for the United States to pursue her…
If you’re following the annual Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery (Green Card Lottery) program, especially the upcoming DV 2027 cycle, here’s what you need to know about the delay, what’s driving it, how (or whether) the U.S. Department of State…
What is KISWATE Digital Academy? KISWATE Digital Academy (KDA) is a groundbreaking educational initiative that is transforming how senior secondary students in Kenya access and experience learning. This bold model leverages technology to…
