DIASPORA NEWS

Germany-based Muthoni Schneidewind is determined to improve the lives of small-scale coffee farmers in Mount Kenya through her company, Chania Coffee. Impressed by the steep price of Kenyan coffee in Europe, Muthoni established Chania Coffee to directly import unroasted coffee from Kenyan farmers,…

On Wednesday, President William Ruto engaged with the Kenyan community in Tokyo, Japan. In the gathering, the President was accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi along with other prominent figures. The attendees warmly received President Ruto and…

Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, Ababu Namwamba embarked on a special journey to Los Angeles, California, on February 4th. The purpose of his trip was to attend the distinguished 66th Grammy Awards. During his time in Los Angeles, Ababu had the pleasure of…

When Felistus Nyambeki set off for Saudi Arabia in December 2021, she left behind hopeful promises for her family's future. Unfortunately, what followed was a distressing silence that left her loved ones in agony. Despite assurances of her safety upon arrival, communication abruptly ceased, leaving…

In a heartfelt online discussion Paul Keagan, a Kenyan man stranded in Germany for two years, shares his poignant journey of struggle and resilience in a foreign country. His narrative sheds light on the often unseen challenges faced by Kenyan expatriates abroad and underscores the critical need…

Isaac Gichengo's journey to the United States in 1987 held the promise of a brighter future, yet little did he anticipate the turbulent tale of financial hardship and emotional turmoil that would mark his return journey to Kenya. Githengo started out with odd jobs in Pennsylvania and later his…

Labor CS Florence Bore has revealed plans to establish labour attache offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to provide support for Kenyan workers in the Gulf nations. This announcement was made during a send-off event for a group of migrant workers at the National Employment Authority (NEA)…

Arti Dhir, a 59-year-old woman originally from Kenya but residing in the United Kingdom, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for her involvement in smuggling cocaine between the UK and Australia. The Australian Southwark Crown Court delivered the verdict on January 31, implicating Dhir's…

Kenyan man Kevin Kangethe accused of killing his girlfriend Marget Mbitu at a US airport last year has been apprehended. According to sources, the 40-year-old individual was apprehended on Monday evening at a club in Westlands following a tip-off from the public. At present, Kangethe is in…

In a captivating display of cultural pride and academic achievement, two Kenyan students, Winnie and Brenda, stole the spotlight at Keele University in the United Kingdom during their graduation ceremony. The duo, who forged a deep friendship while pursuing their Master of Arts in Education, left…