DIASPORA NEWS

Kenya Airways has lodged a formal complaint regarding the detention of two of its employees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The airline maintains that the staff members are being held unjustly despite a court order securing their release. The employees were apprehended by Congolese…

A Ugandan martial court has released 32 Kenyan teenagers who were previously sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing illegal firearms. The teenagers, apprehended in Moroto District with a significant amount of ammunition, claimed they acted in self-defence against cattle raiders. While…

President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States in May presents a momentous occasion for the Kenyan diaspora community residing in the country. The host government has extended an opportunity for members of this community to witness the official arrival ceremony at the iconic…

The Kenyan government is committed to improving the lives of its migrant workers, particularly those facing hardship abroad. Recognizing the vulnerabilities of Kenyans overseas, the Labour Ministry led by Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has unveiled an initiative aimed at establishing safe houses…

Are you a passionate disability rights advocate in Kenya looking to expand your network and learn from counterparts in the United States? If so, an exciting new fellowship program presents an unmissable opportunity. The 2025 US Department of State Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic…

The Kenyan government is seeking input from Kenyans living abroad as it develops two major initiatives - the Kenya Diaspora Investment Strategy and the Kenya Diaspora Policy 2024. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is preparing a Diaspora Investment Strategy to raise awareness of investment…

A Kenyan High Court is currently involved in a complex international custody battle for a four-and-a-half-year-old boy with dual Kenyan and US citizenship. The child's maternal grandmother, MWM, is appealing a decision by a Nairobi magistrate who ruled that the boy should be returned to the US for…

Kenyan-born fashion designer Victoria Kageni Woodard has opened up about her remarkable journey from Kenya to the United States and her thriving career in the fashion industry. Kageni, the creative mind behind the label "Gusa by Victoria," began her career in fashion by repurposing materials from…

For immigrant families embarking on a new journey in the United States, pursuing opportunities is often accompanied by the intricate challenge of managing childcare responsibilities. Navigating unfamiliar systems, balancing work schedules, and ensuring their children's well-being becomes a delicate…

A Kenyan-born United States Marine Corporal Samuel Muturi Wanjiru has been missing in Puerto Rico since March 25, 2024. A compassionate outpouring of support from Kenyans has resulted in over Sh1 million being raised through a GoFundMe campaign initiated by Muturi's girlfriend, Natasha Castillo.…