DIASPORA NEWS

Hellen Obiri, a celebrated Kenyan runner and two-time Boston Marathon champion, relocated to the United States in 2022. This decisive move aimed to revitalize her career and pursue her marathon ambitions, marking a significant turning point in her professional life. Obiri, who began her marathon…

A 19-year-old Kenyan woman was arrested at Orio al Serio Airport in Milan on November 30 while attempting to board a flight to Turkey, where she intended to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The arrest was carried out by Milan's International Counter Terrorism Department (ITD) in…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has unveiled a forward-looking strategy aimed at financing the construction of a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This initiative follows the suspension of discussions with the Adani Group, which was initially tapped to enhance the…

A legal dispute has emerged in the United Kingdom as a 13-year-old boy files a lawsuit against his parents, alleging emotional and physical abandonment following their decision to enrol him in a boarding school in Elburgon, Kenya. The boy, whose identity remains confidential, contends that he was…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi affirmed the critical role of the Kenyan diaspora in the UAE during the recent 53rd UAE National Day celebrations held in Nairobi. Notably, he revealed that approximately 30,000 Kenyans currently reside and work in the UAE, a trend facilitated by a…

The recent initiative by the Kenyan government to secure employment opportunities abroad for skilled professionals has ignited both optimism and controversy among job seekers. Spearheaded by Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua of the Ministry of Labour, the recruitment drive launched at Machakos School…

Ryan Ichanghai, known in the fashion industry as RJ, has announced an upcoming homecoming tour spanning from December to January, aimed at rejuvenating his ties to Kenya. The founder and creative director of the fashion brand Kiroho seeks to engage with local audiences while showcasing the…

Kenyan expatriate Geoff Kariuki Kayai, currently residing in Switzerland, has launched an initiative aimed at transforming healthcare in his home country. Through a heartfelt social media message, Kariuki has revealed plans to donate essential medical equipment to hospitals throughout Kenya. The…

In a tragic incident that has left the Kisii community in mourning, two young individuals, Moraa and Vincent Nyambunde, were found dead in their rented apartment holding hands, days after their passing. The circumstances surrounding their deaths have raised concerns about mental health and have…

The Kenyan community in Melbourne, Australia, is mourning the untimely death of Alphonce Kimurgor Korir, known as Kimko whose body was discovered in his car in Dandenong on November 27. Originally from Eldoret, Kenya, Korir moved to Australia five years ago to pursue his education at the Catholic…