DIASPORA NEWS

11
On the morning of November 26, 2023, tragedy struck in a West Broadway home in Canada where Kenyan student Melelek Leseri Lesikel lost his life in a mass shooting. The 29-year-old was studying Biology at the University of Manitoba. At around 4 a.m. emergency services were alerted of an unfortunate…
9
A Kenyan man residing in Mexico is currently fighting for his life following a devastating explosion. The precise whereabouts and origin of the blast are presently undisclosed, along with any knowledge of additional casualties. It has been reported that the man, identified as Francis Kamau Chege…
31
The role of Kenyans and Africans with Kenyan roots in the diaspora cannot be overlooked when discussing the contributions of Africans in the Diaspora. In the global arena, there exists an abundance of Kenyans and individuals with Kenyan roots who have left a lasting impact. Among these remarkable…
0
In the recent Mahzooz Saturday Millions event held in Dubai, three individuals were presented with Dh100,000 each in the Triple 100 Raffle Draw. Bhagavath, Sherien, and Mohamed emerged as victors, representing India and Kenya respectively. Sherien, a fire and safety expert, has been living in the…
31
Similar to many other professions, there are numerous Kenyan doctors practising medicine in the United States of America. Previously, these medical professionals encountered significant obstacles upon their arrival in the US, hindering their ability to practice medicine. Consequently, the number…
9
Truck driving has long been seen as a male-dominated profession, but Rosemary Mokaya, aged 55, has shattered these societal expectations and proven that anyone can excel in this field with determination. The trailblazing Kenyan woman manages a trucking business with her husband Joseph and also…
5
In October, Kenyans residing and working abroad sent an additional Sh2.3 billion back home up from the Sh51.89 billion sent in September. The Central Bank of Kenya's latest data reveals that remittance inflows in October 2022 reached $332.6 million, marking a 6.9% increase from the $355.6 million…
17
From a young age in Kenya, twin brothers Alex and Alan possessed a deep desire to become pilots that surpassed the typical fascination children have with planes and pilots. They plunged so deeply into aeronautics that they went as far as to engage in aeroplane simulation games at their own home.…
0
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), funded by the World Bank, has appointed experienced lawyer Kamau Karori to a tribunal. Karori has the responsibility of being on the panel which will review the issue regarding the Tanzanian government and British citizen Brian…
1
Dr Doseline Kiguru, a lecturer from Kenya, has received an overwhelming amount of support from well-wishers who have raised Sh1.98 million. When Kiguru's six-year-old daughter was denied a visa by the UK government, it dealt her a challenging blow, prompting her relatives and allies to launch a…