DIASPORA NEWS
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The Embassy of Kenya in Rome has invited applications for an experienced driver on a one-year contract, with the possibility of renewal based on performance.
The deadline for submissions is 18 May 2026. The position includes driving duties as well as administrative and logistical support. The…
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A Kenyan woman from Meru County is stranded in Saudi Arabia after a dispute with her employer left her without medical care or means to return home.
Jane Kathure Kanyua travelled to Saudi Arabia for work but is now confined to her recruitment agency’s offices following the collapse of her…
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Kenyan-born cultural entrepreneur Simon Javan Okelo has developed the Madaraka Festival in Seattle into a prominent diaspora event marking Kenya’s Madaraka Day.
Madaraka Day, observed on 1 June to mark Kenya’s attainment of self-rule in 1963, has traditionally centred on official ceremonies,…
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Felix “Ade” Oloo Otieno, former head coach of the Kenya Lionesses, died on 4 May 2026 after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 405 in Bothell, Washington.
Kenya’s rugby community is mourning his death, with tributes from both Nakuru Rugby Football Club and the Kenya Rugby Union.…
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The killing of Tracy Nyariki in Delaware in December 2024, and the guilty plea to first-degree murder by her former partner Nobert Matara in April 2026, has highlighted gaps in relationship support for Kenyans living abroad.
In the United States, couples experiencing difficulties can access a range…
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Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria has issued a security advisory urging Kenyans in South Africa to remain vigilant following renewed xenophobic violence.
On 4 May, the mission advised citizens to avoid areas affected by protests, carry valid identification at all times, and report any incidents to…
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A Kenyan woman from Meru County is reportedly stranded in Saudi Arabia, where she has remained for two months under difficult conditions following a dispute with her employer.
Jane Kathure Kanyua is said to have been confined to a recruitment agency office since the disagreement. According to her…
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Kenyan community leaders in the United Kingdom have stepped up political engagement ahead of local elections in Aldershot, backing Labour Party candidate Catherine Njenga through organised canvassing efforts.
Over the weekend, members of the Kenya Surrey & Borders Community (KSBC) joined…
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Minnesota State Representative Huldah Momanyi Hilsley has received a Community Appreciation Award during Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Day celebrations in Minnesota.
The award was presented by the Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota, led by Board Chairman Dr Jonathan Rose and Executive Director…
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A proposed extension to the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain in the UK has raised concern among migrant care workers, many of whom already face difficult working conditions.
Lydia, a 41-year-old mother of two living in Dorset, moved to the UK to build a stable future while…
