DIASPORA NEWS
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Kenyan rapper ZZYCHI, currently residing in Qatar, is poised to release a compelling new track that promises to challenge musical and cultural boundaries.
Titled "Judas," the drill anthem explores themes of betrayal and trust, drawing from the artist's personal experiences and deep understanding of…
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The Kenyan State Department for Diaspora Affairs has inaugurated a groundbreaking initiative to recognize the outstanding achievements of Kenyans living abroad through the Jamhuri Diaspora Awards.
This annual celebration aims to showcase the diverse contributions of the Kenyan diaspora while…
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Urgent concerns have emerged following a distressing social media post on social media platform X regarding a Kenyan domestic worker allegedly confined in Saudi Arabia.
The United States of Africa (USA) account recently shared a plea for assistance on behalf of Vivian Wangamati, who reported being…
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Kenyan officials recently conducted a crucial diaspora engagement session during the Human Resources and Labour Services Expo 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
The delegation, spearheaded by Ambassador Isaiya Kabira and Kenya's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohammed Ramadhan Ruwange, met with Kenyan nationals to…
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The shooting of Davis Moturi, a Kenyan resident of Minneapolis, has sparked intense criticism of American law enforcement, reigniting debates about policing practices and their impact on communities of colour.
The incident occurred on October 23, exposing apparent systemic failures in addressing…
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A former tax preparer and community leader in Kansas faces a three-year prison sentence for orchestrating a substantial tax fraud scheme that cost the US government $1.5 million (approximately Sh193.5 million).
Hophine Bwosinde, a Kenyan immigrant from Nyamira County, has pleaded guilty to…
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Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed that approximately 5,000 Kenyan citizens find themselves stranded without employment or financial resources in Qatar.
During a recent appearance on Citizen TV, Mutua attributed this crisis to fraudulent recruitment agencies that had enticed…
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Kenya is preparing to convene the 11th Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention.
The event will unite Kenyans from across the globe to advance national development initiatives. The three-day convention, scheduled for December 9-11, will center on the theme "Knowledge & Skills for Resilience and…
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported remarkable growth in diaspora remittances, with September 2024 figures reaching USD418.5 million (Sh54 billion).
This represents a 22.9% increase from the previous year's USD340.4 million (Sh44 billion). This notable expansion in foreign inflows is in…
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In February 2019, Ann Githinji embarked on a transformative journey from Kenya to the United Kingdom driven by the aspirational pursuit of enhanced opportunities for her seven-year-old daughter.
Her primary motivation centred on securing superior educational prospects. Before her relocation, Ann…
