DIASPORA NEWS

Chief Business Officer of Condé Nast in Britain Vanessa Kingori has been ranked among the most influential black individuals in the United Kingdom. By increasing Condé Nast's revenue by 95% in just a year, Kingori has earned her place among the top 10 most powerful people by Powerful Media. This is…

A man with Kenyan ties who was found guilty of stealing food aid has been granted permission by a United States court to travel to Kenya and sell properties he acquired with the stolen funds. Included in Liban Alishire's assets are a posh apartment in Nairobi and a splendid seaside resort in Diani…

Jane Waithera, a 33-year-old woman and mother, is still grappling with feelings of betrayal. In a recent interview, she recounts her recent return to Kenya after a long stint in Saudi Arabia only to discover that her mother had squandered the Sh 400,000 she had entrusted to her. Jane dropped out of…

In 2006, Carol Waithera embarked on a life-changing journey with a German man she had recently met, leading her to leave her home country. As an experienced lawyer from Kenya, she was met off guard by the foreign environment that awaited her after arriving in Germany. The language also served as a…

Robert Mokaya, a professor of Material Chemistry and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement at the University of Nottingham in the UK, stands out as the only black chemistry professor in the country. This is according to findings conducted by the UK Royal Society of Chemistry. Mokaya's love of…

Kenyans living and working abroad reduced their remittances to their home country by Sh2 billion in September despite the easing inflationary pressure in key markets such as the US. This marks the second consecutive month of decreased inflows, with $340.4 million (Sh50.2 billion) sent back home…

Kenyan woman Stemy Yelsha recently recounted her journey of deportation from Germany, accompanied by her young daughter. Hailing from Kenya, Stemy reluctantly migrated to Germany along with her mother. However, to her dismay, her stay in the European nation was shortened when her landlord…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed the circumstances surrounding the passing of a diplomat from the Kenya High Commission in the UK. In a recent meeting with the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations, Ambassador Raphael Maikara relayed information from…

Living and studying in the United States can be a life-changing experience, but it also presents unique challenges, especially for international students. Bob Mwiti, a specialist in The KENYA Airlift Program, shares invaluable tips and counsel to effectively handle the intricacies of studying…

A popular restaurant in the US owned by a Kenyan entrepreneur is refuting claims that it has been unlawfully underpaying its employees at its Washington branch. August saw Swahili Village face a wage theft lawsuit from a claimant represented by the District of Columbia Attorney General's Office,…