DIASPORA NEWS

Kenyan-born Professor Calestous Juma has passed on.Juma passed away in Boston, United States following a battle with cancer. In a statement on Twitter, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed confirmed the passing of the scholar and described him as a role model. “I have received the news…

A 19-year-old Kenyan teenager from Kericho County died in the United States on Sunday after reportedly being shot following a suspected drug deal dispute. Duncan Ketter was shot dead in East Boston on Sunday evening in what police suspect to be of a drug deal rip-off. Area police said they…

A Kenyan man based in the United States has earned himself a global reputation after graduating with a Masters Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, becoming one of only four individuals who have attained the degree. 34-year-old John Gitau Wairimu, based in Birmingham, Alabama, together with three…

A section of National Super Alliance (NASA) living in the United States have thrown their weight behind Raila's planned 'swearing in', saying it is "necessary and long overdue." On Friday, the opposition outfit released a programme that will be used on December 12th, the day when the opposition…

Kenya's top media personality Jeff Koinange has painted a picture of how challenging life in the diaspora is, contrary to what many are made to believe. Speaking recently during his morning radio show on Hot 96fm, Jeff and his co-host Jalango gave a break down of how Kenyans in the United States…

Four Kenyans sentenced to life imprisonment in South Sudan for allegedly defrauding the Juba government are expected to return to the country on Wednesday. The four, namely; Anthony Mwadime, Mr Ravi Ramesh, Mr Boniface Muriuki and Mr Anthony Keya have been in detention at the Africa's youngest…

Official statistics from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) indicate that Kenyans living and working in the United States (US) are behind the increased diaspora inflows in the country. Data from CBK shows that the Kenya diaspora community in the US has been sending home an average of Sh10 billion…

United States-based Kenyan scholar Makau Mutua has once again vowed not to recognize Uhuru as president of the Republic of Kenya. Since President Kenyatta was first elected in 2013, the controversial lawyer has been a fierce critic of his administration and has severally stated his disregard for…

A section of National Super Alliance (NASA) supporters in the United Kingdom have thrown their weight behind the swearing in of opposition leader Raila Odinga. In a statement, NASA United Kingdom branch's chairperson Kivindyo Ndivo said the installation of the opposition chief through endorsement…

The Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) has called for the creation of diaspora offices in each of the 47 counties in Kenya. In a statement, KDA chairman Shem Ochuodho said the move would enhance devolution since returns from Kenyans abroad would provide an alternate source of funding for the development…