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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has initiated a strategic tour across the United States, engaging Kenyan diaspora communities in town hall meetings to galvanise support ahead of the 2027 presidential election.  Speaking in Richardson, Dallas, Gachagua warned of a critical juncture for…
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Margaret Nduta Macharia, a Kenyan citizen condemned to death in Vietnam on drug trafficking charges, has had her sentence reduced to life imprisonment following a final ruling by the Supreme Court on Thursday.  The decision offers a reprieve for Macharia, who was arrested earlier this year…
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A recent directive issued by Tanzania's Ministry of Trade and Industry prohibiting foreign nationals from engaging in 15 categories of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has sparked diplomatic tensions with Kenya.  Signed into law on 28 July 2025, by Trade Minister Selemani Saidi Jafo,…
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The Kenyan government has launched its inaugural Remittances Household Survey (RHS) in a bid to comprehensively understand the economic and social impact of remittances from its diaspora. The survey, announced in the Kenya Gazette on 29 July 2025, will run throughout September. The initiative,…
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Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national, returned to his homeland early Tuesday morning after spending 14 years in a Saudi Arabian prison under a death sentence for manslaughter.  The homecoming at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) marked the culmination of extensive diplomatic efforts…
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As Kenya gears up for the 2027 elections, prominent political figures are actively courting the Kenyan diaspora in the United States.  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a multi-state tour to consolidate support, while former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is…
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Stephen Munyakho, now known as Abdulkareem, is scheduled to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 11 pm tonight, marking his return to Kenya after nearly fourteen years of imprisonment in Saudi Arabia.  His release is the culmination of extensive diplomatic negotiations and a…
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A burgeoning trend is seeing young Kenyan travellers increasingly drawn to Southeast Asia, lured by accessible visa policies, affordable travel options and a diverse array of cultural experiences.  This marks a notable shift away from more traditional destinations such as Dubai, South Africa,…
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A veterinary student at Egerton University is leveraging international expertise to tackle the persistent challenges of food security across Sub-Saharan Africa.  Lawrence Muchemi, a final year student of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, is poised to implement advanced livestock production…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i have recently concluded a series of high-profile engagements with the Kenyan diaspora in the United States.  Gachagua’s tour, which included stops in Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, signals a…