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The Kenyan government has renewed its call for nationals in Lebanon to register for evacuation as the conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants intensifies.
Despite the escalating situation, the Department of Diaspora Affairs reported on October 2 that it had received few evacuation…
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The Kenyan community has demonstrated remarkable solidarity in supporting a family facing severe health challenges in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Kiragu family's plight caught the attention of Kenyans worldwide, resulting in a fundraising effort that has amassed Sh 1.7 million ($13,000) to date. This…
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The ongoing UK-Kenya Trade Mission 2024 in Nairobi has cast a spotlight on the instrumental role of the Kenyan diaspora in cultivating business relationships between Kenya and the global marketplace.
During the mission's opening proceedings, Kenya's Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline…
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The State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA) has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, marking a significant milestone in Kenya's approach to engaging its global diaspora community.
The launch event, attended by high-ranking government officials including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia…
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The Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom convened at Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring on September 29, 2023, to welcome Catherine Wahome, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Kenya to the UK.
The event, set against the backdrop of the historic countryside venue, exuded an atmosphere akin to a…
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A Kenyan family is grieving the loss of their relative Emmanuel Sang who passed away in the United States on September 6, 2024.
In Jefferson, Iowa, USA, 43-year-old civil engineer Emmanuel Sang succumbed to natural causes on September 6, 2024. Born in Kericho County, Kenya, Sang had made Iowa his…
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A video has deeply saddened online viewers by showing a Kenyan woman named Eunice Maasai living on the streets of Saudi Arabia with her two young children.
The footage, shared by VOO TV Family, depicts Eunice gathering her scattered belongings while holding one child and with the other standing…
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The 2024 Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has encountered significant challenges as several key speakers are reportedly prevented from attending by the Kenyan government.
The event, organized by the Association of Kenyan Diaspora Organizations, Inc., aims to foster…
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The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has plunged many migrant workers, particularly those in the domestic and hospitality sectors, into a state of profound uncertainty.
Sharon Akinyi, a 31-year-old Kenyan caregiver who moved to Lebanon in 2023 with aspirations of a better life, now finds herself in what…
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The Daring Returnees Forum 2024, convened at Nairobi's Panafric Hotel on September 27th, brought together a diverse assembly of Kenyan diaspora returnees, government officials, and business leaders.
This event sought to explore the contributions returnees can make to Kenya's socio-economic…
