DIASPORA NEWS
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Kenyan banks are expanding services for diaspora clients, offering faster remittance channels, digital account management, and tailored financial products to meet the needs of citizens living overseas.
Equity Bank leads in this sector with its Equity Direct platform, which allows secure, rapid…
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A Kenyan man living in the United States without legal documentation has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm in Birmingham, Alabama.
Stanley Amalemba Ambeyi, 39, pleaded guilty in November 2025 to being an undocumented immigrant in possession of a firearm, US…
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Kenya’s Madina Okot is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft, scheduled for Monday, 13 April at The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York City.
Standing at 6’6”, Okot has been a dominant presence for the South Carolina Gamecocks during the 2025…
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Faith Mbori, a Kenyan nurse, has left her high-paying role in the United States to return home, citing severe stress and anxiety as key factors in her decision.
Mbori, who has over 15 years of international nursing experience, previously worked in Kenya, the Philippines, and the United States. At…
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Saudi Arabia will reserve 69 administrative support positions for Saudi citizens, requiring private-sector employers to replace foreign workers in these roles by 4 October 2026.
The directive, issued on 5 April 2026 under Circular No. 278 and signed by Human Resources and Social Development…
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Jamka, a Kenyan immigrant, has progressed from working in caregiving and ride-hailing to owning and operating his own trucking business in the United States.
Jamka began his life in the US in the caregiving sector, a common starting point for many immigrants seeking financial stability. He later…
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Eve Wambui Gacheru, 24, has started work as a cook on an Oceania Cruises vessel based in Miami, marking a major shift in her career.
Gacheru, a graduate of Boma International Hospitality College, previously worked for three years at Hemingways Nairobi. Despite her experience, she faced months of…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will host a virtual forum with Kenyans living abroad on 14 May 2026, aiming to address concerns about voter registration and participation.
Diaspora communities have long raised issues over limited voter registration opportunities, few…
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A Kenyan man living in the United Kingdom has spoken openly about the constant financial requests he receives from relatives in Kenya.
Adrian, who works in a restaurant kitchen, described his daily routine in a video, showing himself washing dishes, mopping floors, and emptying bins. He emphasised…
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Marion Nduta, a Kenyan mother living in Texas, returned to Nairobi to give birth to her second child, choosing local hospitals over American medical facilities.
Nduta, who moved to the United States after marrying an American citizen, said her decision was influenced by both emotional and cultural…
