DIASPORA NEWS

Phoebe Muga Asiyo, a revered figure in Kenyan politics and a champion of women’s rights, has died in North Carolina, United States, at the age of 90.  Her family has confirmed her passing, marking the end of an era for a woman who dedicated her life to dismantling patriarchal norms and…

Sally Ngoje, a 28-year-old management consultant and entrepreneur, has returned to Nairobi from New York, embracing the city's burgeoning startup ecosystem after a period of professional and personal reflection.  Her move represents a growing trend of diasporic Africans seeking opportunities…

Kenya is intensifying its commitment to inclusive development and international diplomacy.  Separate events in Meru and Nairobi underscore Kenya’s strategic focus on leveraging global networks and professionalising its foreign service. The People’s Dialogue Festival, inaugurated on 11 July in…

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has become a prominent voice in public health advocacy, spearheading a campaign for heightened awareness, research funding, and policy changes regarding uterine fibroids, a common yet often neglected condition affecting millions of women globally.  Nyong’o…

Remittances from Kenyans abroad reached Sh325.4 billion ($2.519 billion) in the first half of 2025, a 5.8 percent increase year-on-year, driven by concerns over imminent changes in US taxation policies.  This spike comes as Kenyan migrants in the United States, the primary source of these…

A Kenyan woman is in custody in Mumbai following her arrest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Friday, accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine into India via internal concealment.  Florence Indangasi, a middle-aged Kenyan national, is now facing severe legal penalties…

An ongoing police investigation into the death of Irene, a Kenyan mental health carer, while on duty in Birmingham has ignited a fierce debate about the safety and protection of migrant workers within the UK's care industry.  The incident, which occurred within a client's home, has prompted…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commenced a two-month tour of the United States, targeting the Kenyan diaspora in a strategic bid to reinvigorate his political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The tour, which began with a prominent meeting in Seattle, Washington,…

The personal stories of Kenyans Mwali Muyumbu and Levis Kones illustrate the resilience and reinvention possible even after deportation from the United States.  Their experiences are particularly relevant as conflict resolution specialist Mukurima Muriuki warns that deportation is increasingly…

A high-level German delegation recently concluded a visit to Nairobi, signalling increased collaboration between Kenya and Germany on labour mobility and vocational skills development.  The visit highlights Germany's strategy to address critical labour shortages by attracting skilled workers…