DIASPORA NEWS

Kenyan man Moses Makari caused quite a stir at a Magistrate Court in Isoka, Northeastern Zambia when he stripped naked and tried to escape after being brought before the court. On Thursday morning, an unexpected event occurred when Makari was arrested for not appearing at the immigration…

"I come from Kenya, my childhood was split between Kenya and Botswana, I attended school in Iowa, and now I reside in Dallas with connections spanning the globe," reveals Edem Jimbo, a renowned footwear designer. Speaking via a Zoom interview from his residence in the United States, he confidently…

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is facing intense scrutiny following allegations of mistreatment, excessive taxation, and bias. A group of over 1,200 Kenyans living abroad, known as the Strategists on Kenyan Matters Impacting Diaspora Committee, have expressed their concerns regarding the…

Ugandan authorities have apprehended former Internal Security Assistant Minister Stephen Tarus on charges of smuggling 13 kilograms of gold into the country using counterfeit paperwork. The value of this amount of gold is estimated to be Sh134 million ($845,821). Tarus was apprehended last week and…

Betsy Saina says that she is representing her entire family by running for the United States. After her appearance in the 2016 Rio Olympics as a representative of Kenya in the 10,000m race, Saina made the decision to switch her allegiance and now competes for the United States. In preparation for…

Unpredictable narratives often unfold within the realm of social media, beginning with a simple hashtag and propelling individuals into the spotlight. In April 2014, former police officer Linda Okello found herself in a situation that would dramatically alter the course of her life. A picture of…

Over the past few years, Kenya's economy has experienced a remarkable surge in remittances with the total amount reaching a staggering $378.1 million in 2023. The increase has brought about a significant change in the perspective of Kenyan individuals residing outside the country, particularly in…

According to a recent report, the Kenyan passport has maintained its position as the 67th most powerful travel document in the world. In contrast to the declining rankings of other African passports, the Kenyan passport has maintained its position. Additionally, the report highlights that Kenyan…

Lilly Richards grew up in Kakamega attended Mumias Girls High School and later pursued hotel management before transitioning to the U.S. Lilly Richard's entrepreneurial journey commenced with a burning desire to make a mark in the beauty industry. As a young girl fascinated by colours and cosmetics…

“I live like a bird, but at least a bird has a nest on a tree – I have no place to lay my head when night falls,” Tophister Ong’onga says via a phone call. Tophister, along with her daughter Rachael and son, has been in India for the last two months, seeking medical treatment at Sanar…