Publication focused on Kenyans abroad, diaspora community news, migration, achievements, events and connections with Kenya.
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…
Family Appeals for Help to Repatriate Body – A family from Mkongani, Kilifi County, is appealing for support to repatriate the body of their loved one, Jacinta Mueni Muinde, who tragically passed away in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, November…
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…
DALLAS, TEXAS — THE OPTIVEN EXPERIENCE IS HERE! Kenyan diaspora families, investors, and friends in the United States have a special opportunity to connect directly with Optiven, one of Kenya’s most trusted real estate brands. The Optiven…
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…
For the Chopika family, the day their son and brother Andrew Chopika boarded a plane to the United States was a moment filled with joy, disbelief, and gratitude. Andrew had secured admission to Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, where…
For Harun Mwangi, joining Temple University in the United States marks not just an academic milestone but a deeply personal victory. Coming from Nakuru County, he is set to pursue a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering through The…
WINCHESTER, VA — George Yonge, 38, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2025, due to severe complications from bacterial meningitis. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, George was the beloved son of Maurice Yonge and Margaret Maraga.…
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.…
The Kenyan diaspora community is mourning the tragic death of Johnson “Maigama” Mose, a beloved man from Kisii County who had spent many years working in the United States to fulfill his lifelong dream of building a home back in Kenya.…
Guizhou, China – November 2025 — China has once again pushed the boundaries of modern engineering with the grand opening of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge. It is now officially recognized as the world’s tallest bridge. Rising a…
November 10, 2025 – In a significant shift in global economic dynamics, the United States has overtaken China as the largest foreign direct investor in Africa for the first time since 2012. According to the latest annual figures from the…
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…
Nairobi, Kenya – Renowned Kenyan gospel singer Betty Bayo (born Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua) has died after a brief but fierce battle with blood cancer (leukaemia), it was confirmed by her family and industry peers on Monday, November 10,…
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…
Like the developing nations, Kenya is facing a housing deficit, especially in urban areas. The demand for affordable quality housing continues to rise and with limited access to financing, achieving affordable housing continues to become a…
Prominent Kenyan diaspora leader Bernard Kavyu, widely known as the Governor of Diaspora County 48 Kenya, is in deep mourning following the tragic deaths of his brother, sister-in-law, and niece. According to a death and funeral…
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…
