AdvertisementTop banner · 970×90 / 728×90

Diaspora

Kenyans in Lebanon Slow to Register for Evacuation Despite Growing Crisis

The Kenyan government has renewed its call for nationals in Lebanon to register for evacuation as the conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants intensifies. Despite the escalating situation, the Departme…

Oct 3, 2024

Diaspora

Sh 1.7m Raised for Kenyan Family's Medical Crisis Abroad

The Kenyan community has demonstrated remarkable solidarity in supporting a family facing severe health challenges in Atlanta, Georgia. The Kiragu family's plight caught the attention of Kenyans worldwide, resulting i…

Oct 2, 2024

Diaspora

UK-Kenya Trade Mission 2024 Highlights Diaspora's Key Role in Economic Growth

The ongoing UK-Kenya Trade Mission 2024 in Nairobi has cast a spotlight on the instrumental role of the Kenyan diaspora in cultivating business relationships between Kenya and the global marketplace. During the missio…

Oct 1, 2024

Diaspora

Diaspora Bond on Horizon as Kenya Launches Strategic Engagement Plan

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA) has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, marking a significant milestone in Kenya's approach to engaging its global diaspora community. The launch event, attended…

Oct 1, 2024

Diaspora

UK Kenyan Community Embraces New Leadership

The Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom convened at Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring on September 29, 2023, to welcome Catherine Wahome, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Kenya to the UK. The event, set against t…

Sep 30, 2024

AdvertisementIn-feed ad

Diaspora

Body of Kenyan Engineer Repatriated from USA ahead of Kericho Burial

A Kenyan family is grieving the loss of their relative Emmanuel Sang who passed away in the United States on September 6, 2024. In Jefferson, Iowa, USA, 43-year-old civil engineer Emmanuel Sang succumbed to natural ca…

Sep 30, 2024

Diaspora

Sudanese Husband Leaves Kenyan Family Homeless on Saudi Streets

A video has deeply saddened online viewers by showing a Kenyan woman named Eunice Maasai living on the streets of Saudi Arabia with her two young children. The footage, shared by VOO TV Family, depicts Eunice gatherin…

Sep 29, 2024

Diaspora

Four Kenyan MPs Blocked from Attending Diaspora Event in Minneapolis

The 2024 Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has encountered significant challenges as several key speakers are reportedly prevented from attending by the Kenyan government. The event, orga…

Sep 29, 2024

Diaspora

Kenyans in Lebanon Seek Urgent Evacuation as Conflict Intensifies

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has plunged many migrant workers, particularly those in the domestic and hospitality sectors, into a state of profound uncertainty. Sharon Akinyi, a 31-year-old Kenyan caregiver who mov…

Sep 29, 2024

Diaspora

How Diaspora Kenyans Are Driving National Progress

The Daring Returnees Forum 2024, convened at Nairobi's Panafric Hotel on September 27th, brought together a diverse assembly of Kenyan diaspora returnees, government officials, and business leaders. This event sought…

Sep 28, 2024

Diaspora

Kenyan Mother, 51, Claims UK Asylum After LGBTQ-Related Threats

Virginia Wairimu, a 51-year-old LGBTQ+ asylum seeker from Kenya, has found solace in Birmingham's supportive community as she contends with the UK's immigration system. Fleeing her homeland due to threats linked to he…

Sep 27, 2024

Diaspora

How Scammed Job Seekers are Pressured to Lure Other Kenyans for Refunds

Kenya's job market is facing a growing crisis as unscrupulous recruitment agencies exploit desperate job seekers with promises of lucrative overseas employment opportunities. Despite recent assurances from Labour Cabi…

Sep 26, 2024

AdvertisementIn-feed ad

Diaspora

Government Plan to Strengthen Kenyan Diaspora Presence at the UN

Kenya is embarking on an ambitious initiative to enhance its global presence and empower its youth through strategic placements in international institutions. The government, led by Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabine…

Sep 24, 2024

Diaspora

Stranded Kenyan Workers Plead for Rescue from War-Torn Lebanon

Kenyan individuals in Lebanon are experiencing a frightening and distressing situation as the Israeli bombings worsen in the southern areas of the country. Social media platforms have become a channel for their pleas…

Sep 24, 2024

Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora Sets New Remittance Record: $427.2 Million in August 2024

Kenyan expatriates have set a new monthly record for remittances, sending home $427.2 million (Sh55.13 billion) in August 2024. This unprecedented inflow, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), represents a s…

Sep 23, 2024

Diaspora

WIDU.africa Connects Diaspora to Kenyan Opportunities

The WIDU.africa initiative recently conducted a visit to Eldoret, Kenya, to assess the impact of the Kenyan diaspora on their home communities. Led by Mr. Boniface Munzala and Ms. Fridah Kibuko, the delegation aims to…

Sep 23, 2024

Diaspora

President Ruto Pledges Support for Kenyan Diaspora in New York Address

President William Ruto met with Kenyan citizens living and working at the United Nations in New York during his visit to the Kenyan Permanent Mission. In a statement, Ruto voiced the government's commitment to support…

Sep 23, 2024

Diaspora

Daring Returnees Forum 2024: Celebrating Kenyan Diaspora's Impact on National Development

The "Daring Returnees Forum 2024" is poised to spotlight the substantial contributions of Kenyans who have courageously chosen to return and reintegrate into their homeland. This event, organized by Chams Media in par…

Sep 21, 2024

Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in UK Gains Access to Government Tenders via London Embassy

The Kenyan High Commission in London has introduced a new business engagement policy to broaden opportunities for Kenyan entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom. This initiative encourages Kenyan business owners to regist…

Sep 21, 2024

Diaspora

Family in Distress as FDLR Militants Capture Kenyan Breadwinner in Eastern Congo

The abduction of Kenyan truck driver Florence Wanza Munyao by armed militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has left her family in a state of distress and financial uncertainty. Wanza, who was report…

Sep 20, 2024