DIASPORA NEWS

Rose Maina Nyambura, a 28-year-old Kenyan resident of Bweyogerere, Kampala, appeared before Senior Magistrate Tibayeita Edgar at Entebbe Court yesterday on charges of theft related to a coordinated operation at Entebbe International Airport.According to Vianney Luggya, Public Affairs Manager for…

Ivy Winfrey, formerly known as DJ Poizon Ivy, has distinguished herself as a groundbreaking figure in the intersection of professional sports and music, most notably through her tenure as the official DJ for the Dallas Mavericks. Winfrey's ascent marked a significant milestone as she was the…

Kenyan authorities, in collaboration with Interpol, have launched an international manhunt for Paul Mukumu Mbugua, a dual Kenyan-US citizen, who absconded during his murder trial. Mbugua is accused, along with his brother, John Kirika, of orchestrating the murder of his nephew, Dennis Kennedy…

Kenyan Larry Mboga was on April 1, 2025, re-elected to the Eau Claire City Council in Wisconsin, solidifying his position as a key figure in the city's governance. The incumbent secured one of the at-large seats, running alongside fellow incumbents Charlie Johnson and Joshua Miller, who also…

Walter Buchanan, 66, was sentenced to life imprisonment on April 2, 2025, for the murder of his wife, Darrel Odhiambo, 37, at their home near Hamilton Racecourse in South Lanarkshire. Judge Lord Cubie delivered the sentence at Edinburgh's High Court, mandating a minimum of 15 years before…

The Kenyan diaspora, a dynamic and geographically dispersed community, significantly influences Kenya and the countries its members now call home. Driven by a complex mix of economic aspirations, educational pursuits, and, at times, political and economic instability in Kenya, the diaspora is…

The Kenyan diaspora in the United States has become a vibrant force, contributing significantly to the nation's cultural and economic landscape. Driven by aspirations for education, economic advancement, and, at times, political refuge, Kenyan immigration to the US has steadily increased since…

Across the United States, a growing number of long-term legal residents are facing deportation proceedings as immigration enforcement policies undergo significant changes. The shift moves beyond a focus on undocumented immigrants to include those with legal status who have established lives…

A Kenyan nurse residing in the United States, identified as Ben, is facing deportation following a workplace incident and subsequent legal proceedings.The situation began when Ben inadvertently made contact with a female colleague's chest while assisting a patient. Video footage confirmed his…

Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2011, is expected to be released following a $1 million (Sh129 million) compensation payment secured by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem). The funds were paid to Saudi Arabian authorities a month ago through the…