Government Plans to Strengthen Diaspora Unity and Document Kenyans Abroad
Undocumented children who are born in foreign countries to Kenyan parents face significant challenges, especially in nations where legal systems penalize births that occur outside marriage.
During a recent interview, the Principal Secretary of Diaspora Affairs Roseline K. Njogu provided insights into the initiatives that have been implemented to address these issues and strengthen the relationship with the Kenyan diaspora. One important development that she highlighted is the utilization of DNA sampling to confirm the parentage of Kenyan children who are born overseas. In countries where obtaining documentation is hindered by legal barriers, this process ensures that children with Kenyan heritage have the right to Kenyan citizenship.
This endeavour has been a vital step in obtaining essential documentation, such as birth certificates and passports, which in turn grants access to education, healthcare, and other crucial services. Njogu emphasizes that the government's primary focus has been on establishing a solid foundation of support for the diaspora community. Successful evacuation efforts during times of crisis, such as the Sudan conflict, have played a significant role in fostering trust within the diaspora. These actions not only demonstrated the government's commitment to the safety and well-being of Kenyan citizens abroad but also paved the way for broader discussions regarding investment and collaboration.
According to the PS, the diaspora engagement strategy has outlined the upcoming priorities focusing on various aspects such as diaspora investments, job opportunities, skills and technology transfer, and the expansion of trade routes for Kenyan products overseas. Njogu says that the government has introduced incentives for diaspora investments, similar to those offered to foreign investors. However, this process requires collaboration and the establishment of trust. Njogu recognizes the importance of a structured approach to facilitate diaspora investments and ensure that incentives are effectively communicated and accessible to the diaspora community.
Njogu emphasizes the significance of collaboration with diaspora-driven ideas. She states that the government's role extends beyond providing incentives; it also involves assisting diaspora groups in overcoming obstacles, accessing resources, and refining products and services for diaspora markets. Despite ongoing challenges in documenting Kenyans abroad, as the process remains voluntary, Njogu emphasizes the need to build trust with the diaspora community. This approach is inspired by successful models implemented in other countries. The government seeks to establish a setting in which members of the diaspora willingly engage in the process of documentation.
Comments
Yeah that trust thing will…
Permalink
Yeah that trust thing will be a problem. I can't think of any circumstances where I'd give the Kenya government my DNA. As for investing,we don't need special treatment, just lower the tax rates, remove the red tape and bureaucratic interference, streamline and speed up the judicial process for everyone. Investments and growth will follow and tax revenues will rise.
I could not have said it…
Permalink
In reply to Yeah that trust thing will… by Mūndūmūgo (not verified)
I could not have said it better!
1. No one is going to give dna to a corrupt system. What for?
2. If a Kenyan has kids born in US, Canada,Germay etc, they are citizens of that country, What is this undocumented stuff? Undocumented is a coined term in these countries for people who have overstayed or sneaked in these countries.
3. Ati becoming a kenyan citizen, you enjoy what? Health care , education and what else? Aren't the rich runni ng from Kenya to get treated in these countries?So how would a kid born in Canada enjoy medical resources in Kenya. If you stay in a Kenyan hospital for two weeks, you are looking for a one to a two million shillings dead or alive!
This diaspora stuff is the best thing since sliced bread for this Ruto regime.
Them corrupt morons think…
Permalink
In reply to I could not have said it… by Maina WaLucy (not verified)
Them corrupt morons think that they can con the diaspora as easily as they con the gullible people within the shìthole who knows no better! Those people have been brainwashed and manipulated to believe that things are going very well and almost no corruption! You tell them that looking from outside, things looks really bad!
They just say, I didn’t think it was that bad, love your country!!!
But I do love ❤️ my country, my home, The United States of America 🇺🇸
The problem with a caged rat 🐀 is that the rat 🐀 only knows what is in the cage as a reality!!!
I have to presume the…
Permalink
In reply to I could not have said it… by Maina WaLucy (not verified)
I have to presume the undocumented stuff is someone's editorial and not Njogu's. I reason she is aware that if you are living in countries with decent health care, your child will be documented and a citizen by birth in all but one country in the Americas with Colombia having a restriction. BTW do Americans go to Kenya for medical treatment like they do to Mexico?
Precisely @mundumugo! Every…
Permalink
In reply to Yeah that trust thing will… by Mūndūmūgo (not verified)
Precisely @mundumugo! Every Kenyan government official is a crook! Njogu knows she is lying but she still continues to put up her face here to lie!
You give them your confidential details and they will use it to do corruption deals - that is even Ruto himself will compromise your information to do corrupt deals! The fish is terribly rotten from the head to the tail!
STUPIDITY AT ITS HIGHEST…
Permalink
STUPIDITY AT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL .JUST LEAVE PEOPLE IN DIASPORA ALONE DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS IN KENYA .UGLY WOMEN
@toto, the girl may be lying…
Permalink
In reply to STUPIDITY AT ITS HIGHEST… by A GIRL TOTO (not verified)
@toto, the girl may be lying but she not ugly as you want us to buy your shit! I know you, I have seen your physical appearance, and you certainly don’t come any where close to Njogu’s looks! Let’s be truthful here!
You can discredit Njogu for carrying on a monologue of lies about the opportunities available in Kenya, but you cannot call her ugly unless you are a lisbo! I won’t even take your offer for a night of sex had you been the only two legged creature in the face of the earth!
I would use an alternative measure of beating my meat because you are very ‘vagly’ indeed! Glaring, you are very unattractive @atotogirl!
Toto girl, I hate to burst…
Permalink
In reply to STUPIDITY AT ITS HIGHEST… by A GIRL TOTO (not verified)
Toto girl, I hate to burst your inflated balloon but I would give you a minus eleven (-11) in a beauty scale of 1 to 10. On the other had, I would give Njogu roughly 7 on the same beauty scale! You do the math &totoshit!
Which foreign country is not…
Permalink
Which foreign country is not documenting children born , in that country,to unmarried Kenyan parents?
Which country are these undocumented births happening?
Ok! Give your name and any…
Permalink
Ok! Give your name and any personal details to this corrupt government of Kenya at the risk of being screwed through some shitty taxation and other nonsense!
Ruto’s regime is the worst ever to anyone living both in the diaspora and Kenya. Your hard sweat working tripple jobs will be sought after by Zakayo as he continues to climb the tax money tree! Beware folks!
PS Njogu, the people in the…
Permalink
PS Njogu, the people in the Diaspora are not interested in dealing with a clueless government. Why are you wasting your time telling us things we don’t want to hear from you?
Job opportunities in a Kenya…
Permalink
Job opportunities in a Kenya per Njogu’s views? For real? Come on mama, while Ruto is lying about jobs in other countries, you are here telling us there are jobs available for the Diaspora in Kenya! Are you all confused or what is wrong with this corrupt Ruto government?
I earn over shs 2 million as a Software Engineer per month in my current job, plus so many other benefits. Are you willing to pay me the same amount of money if I return back to Kenya?
PS Njogu, I am not hearing…
Permalink
PS Njogu, I am not hearing or interested in much you are saying here on behalf of Ruto!
But, you and I could negotiate if you are looking for a good man! I like your pretty face! The rest will follow though! Are you available?
NONSENSE
Permalink
NONSENSE
Wa Njogu, continue coming up…
Permalink
Wa Njogu, continue coming up with stupid ideas to justify your vibrant job and likewise convince moron Trump that a shit-hole country is doing something to recall Kenyans and ease Americas immigration problem. Leave those in diaspora alone. You aint getting a piece of pie of the billions in dollars they send home. Ng'o!!!!
But remember Ruto is lying…
Permalink
In reply to Wa Njogu, continue coming up… by MjuAji (not verified)
But remember Ruto is lying to young Kenyans that he has found many high tech jibes for them in America??! Now Njogu has found so many wonderful jobs in Kenya for the people in the Diaspora! These clowns can’t get their lies to match!
I can easily pay Njogu her…
Permalink
I can easily pay Njogu her salary and not even feel the pain of doing so! How much do you make madam??
Njogu - the government of…
Permalink
Njogu - the government of Kenya does not have any capability to evacuate any Kenya from another country during crisis! Please do not lie like a tatata Toddler!
Which education and health care are you talking about Njogu? The hospitals in Kenya are the most expensive compared to the rest of the world. Are you not holding thousands of patients in the hospitals because they cannot afford to pay once they are released? True or False, Njogu??
Have you put in place mechanism for the kids in Kenya to join high school let alone giving maternal care to mothers who cannot even afford to go to the hospital to give birth?
Wacha ujinga na ufala wewe Njogu! Kenyans are not stupid! Stop selling Kenyans the same nonsensical shit Ruto is promising without a means to meet his fake promises! Do you really understand the happenings in Kenya or you just running your silly mouth?
Does anyone with a sane mind…
Permalink
Does anyone with a sane mind really believe anything that comes out of the mouths of any government officials??
Add new comment