DIASPORA NEWS

Kenyans in the diaspora sent home a record $266.2 million (Sh26.8 billion) in the month of June, a 72 percent jump compared to the same period last year. The increased diaspora remittances are largely attributed to lower costs of sending money and the effect of the tax pardon for Kenyans hiding…

Kenyan real estate firm Optiven Group has opened a new office in the United States as part of its continued efforts to capture diaspora investors. Optiven Chief Executive Officer George Wachiuri oversaw the opening of the new office in Kansas City as the company celebrated its 20th anniversary in…

Kenyans in diaspora could soon have a representative in Parliament if MPs pass a new Bill to be tabled before the House. The Bill, being prepared by Ndia MP George Kariuki seeks to introduce amendments to Article 97(1) of the Constitution. Kariuki wants Kenyans abroad be listed as a special…

A Kenyan woman working in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has reportedly been killed by her employer. Marion Mary Machuma, who hails from Kisumu, was allegedly beaten to death by her employer on July 17th. The employer is said to have later contacted police claiming that the house help had fallen down…

A Kenyan student, Gladys Chepkirui Ngetich was rejected by several schools in Kenya but has earned herself a name in the United Kingdom. Chepkirui scored 298 marks in her KCPE exams at Lelaibei Primary, a remote school in Olenguruone, Nakuru County. “Our classrooms had earthen floors. Most did not…

A Kenyan living in the United Kingdom has launched a petition seeking to have opposition leader Raila Odinga nominated for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. In his petition, Ali Abdi heaps praise at the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader over his recent efforts toward enhancing peace and unity in…

Wiper party has launched a new branch in the United Kingdom as part of the outfit's plan to spread its roots globally. Speaking during the opening of the UK chapter in Birmingham on Sunday, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the party is in discussions with the UK national party to enable Kenyan…

Kenyans have taken to social media to express fury over an upcoming event for Kenyan Governors in the United States. The event, dubbed "The Kenya Diaspora Unity Conference" will be held at Holiday Inn in Dallas, Texas beginning Monday, July 23rd. Council of Governors (CoG) Chairman Josphat Nanok (…

More than 40 Kenyan leaders are set to attend the upcoming Diaspora Summit in Dallas, Texas. Organizers of the event said the leaders, who include Governors and Senators are already in the US, attending the National Governors Association meeting in New Mexico.   The conference, dubbed “A…

A Kenyan woman tried to rob a bank in Murphy, Texas on Wednesday. Police say Evelyn Misumi, 36, walked into a Bank of America branch armed with a hammer, gasoline and lighter fluid. She poured gasoline and lighter fluid on the bank’s lobby and demanded cash from the tellers while waving the hammer…