DIASPORA NEWS

Josephat Kibet Ngetich, a former Kenyan track runner, tragically lost his life in Mexico last week. Kibet, a former Athlete from Bomet County, drowned while attempting to rescue his employer's dog from a pool. He had retired from his athletic pursuits in 2006 due to a leg injury. Kibet's…

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has reassured the Diaspora community that the Kenya Kwanza government will always be available to engage with them, listen to their constructive criticism, and take action on their feedback to enhance…

The government is taking steps to safeguard Kenyans residing overseas from falling victim to scams and ensure the security of their investments in their home country. It is not uncommon for Kenyans residing abroad to be duped by loved ones and acquaintances into buying non-existent properties like…

According to the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the Kenya Shilling is expected to decline even more against the Dollar as Kenyans abroad are seeking higher exchange rates. According to Reuters, the shilling’s value is taking a hit from the call of Kenyans residing overseas for better exchange…

Kenyans employed in Kuwait have turned to TikTok to express their joy over the increasing exchange rate which they say they are benefiting from. In a widely popular TikTok video, an individual from Kenya expresses his delight over the present exchange rate, resulting in a joyful trip to the bank.…

Kenyans residing in the United States are actively purchasing land, with Stephen Kamau, a fellow Kenyan, playing a significant role in simplifying the property acquisition process. Kamau, hailing from Kariobangi South in Kenya, left his home country after completing his secondary education at…

Uganda has set a deadline for the release of 41 Kenyan prisoners who are accused of killing three geologists and two soldiers from the Uganda People's Defence Force in April. During a Thursday briefing to the National Assembly's Public Petitions Committee, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi…

Moses Githinji Ngotho from Kirinyaga County never imagined that he would one day help Kenyans with recruitment in the US Navy. On Wednesday, Githinji recalled his migration journey to the US in 2011. His first job in America involved washing dishes at a restaurant, but he persevered and eventually…

President William Ruto has expressed his appreciation for the valuable contributions made by Kenyans residing overseas in the growth of the nation's economy. Ruto's leadership recognizes the critical involvement of Kenyans abroad and cherishes their staunch ties to their roots. During his speech at…

According to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kenyans living abroad possess valuable financial and intellectual resources that should be utilized to advance the nation's socio-economic progress. While speaking at the diaspora investment conference on Wednesday hosted at the Kenya…