DIASPORA NEWS

Kenyan-born Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been elected a councillor in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.  Narok Senator Ledama Olekina congratulated her for the achievement, highlighting that she is the first black person to get the position.  "Congratulations to my baby sister Lilian…

Police on Friday nabbed a suspect in the murder of a US-based Nyamira couple at their Nyamakoroto residence in March 3023. Denis Ondara, 41, was captured at the Isebania border, Migori County, possessing a Ceska pistol loaded with 14 rounds of ammunition. The hunt for the suspect has ended…

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has come to the defence of CS Alfred Mutua, renouncing claims that the Canadian government disowned his earlier statements.  The ministry through a statement issued on Saturday communicated that Mr Mutua held meetings with government officials…

Kenyan marathon specialist on Thursday, May 18 won the 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for sports.  The foundation's panel of judges which organises the prizes concluded that Kipchoge,38, is a legend in world athletics and the best marathon runner of all time. The panel of judges dubbed the 38…

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has called upon Central Bank Governors from IGAD countries to rethink diaspora remittance tracking in their states.  Njogu said that Africans abroad send money through informal channels that deny African countries revenue. She decried the…

Canada has warned Kenyans about fake job sites purporting to offer employment opportunities to immigrants.  In a statement, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ministry (IRCC) warned that the programs making rounds on social media are none existent and therefore Kenyans should be…

Kenyan native David Kipkoech Keter risks deportation from Canada after spending eight years in the country.  In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Kenyan revealed that he moved to Canada on a visitor visa after which he asserted refugee status on account that he is gender non-conforming.…

Kenyan student, Chepchumba Choge, joined Harvard University in the United States in 2018 and was ready to advance her career in computer science at the immersive learning institution.  During her stint at the University, the Kenyan native encountered challenges that prompted her to pursue…

15 students from Nandi County risk deportation from Finland over non-payment of tuition to Edusampo University which has since threatened to terminate their studies.  The complaints come hard on the heels of a controversial study initiative that exposed students from Uasin Gishu to…

Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr Alfred Mutua held a State meeting with Canada Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly where they conferred Trade relations between the two countries.  The Cabinet Secretary met with the minister in Montréal, Quebec where they…