DIASPORA NEWS

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…

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…

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…

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…

Virginia Wairimu, a 51-year-old LGBTQ+ asylum seeker from Kenya, has found solace in Birmingham's supportive community as she contends with the UK's immigration system. Fleeing her homeland due to threats linked to her sexual orientation, Virginia now resides in Bournville, grappling with the Home…

Kenya's job market is facing a growing crisis as unscrupulous recruitment agencies exploit desperate job seekers with promises of lucrative overseas employment opportunities. Despite recent assurances from Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, many Kenyans have fallen victim to elaborate scams,…

Kenya is embarking on an ambitious initiative to enhance its global presence and empower its youth through strategic placements in international institutions. The government, led by Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, is prioritizing the United Nations as a key target…

Kenyan individuals in Lebanon are experiencing a frightening and distressing situation as the Israeli bombings worsen in the southern areas of the country. Social media platforms have become a channel for their pleas, with one viral video depicting a Kenyan woman running through the streets, her…

Kenyan expatriates have set a new monthly record for remittances, sending home $427.2 million (Sh55.13 billion) in August 2024. This unprecedented inflow, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), represents a significant increase from the previous month's $414.3 million (Sh53.46 billion).…

The WIDU.africa initiative recently conducted a visit to Eldoret, Kenya, to assess the impact of the Kenyan diaspora on their home communities. Led by Mr. Boniface Munzala and Ms. Fridah Kibuko, the delegation aims to evaluate the progress of the GIZ-implemented program. WIDU.africa supports small…