DIASPORA NEWS
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The pursuit of international education remains a powerful draw for ambitious young Africans seeking personal and professional advancement.
However, a stark disconnect often exists between the idealized images portrayed on social media and the harsh realities of navigating life abroad,…
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Kenya's healthcare system is facing a critical challenge as a growing number of nurses seek employment opportunities abroad, threatening to exacerbate existing workforce shortages.
This escalating brain drain is fueled by a combination of systemic issues within the Kenyan healthcare sector,…
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A viral TikTok video featuring a homeless Kenyan woman in the United States has ignited a wave of concern and calls for action within the global Kenyan diaspora.
The brief video shows a woman identifying herself as Rachel from Kakamega, gratefully accepting food and money from a passing…
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Kenya's Department of Diaspora Affairs has issued an urgent advisory to Kenyan nationals residing in or travelling to Israel and Iran, following escalating military confrontations between the two nations.
The advisory, prompted by the recent aerial assault on Iranian nuclear and military…
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Approaching the twilight years, Cheryl Thomasgood, a British mother of four, has shared a reflective narrative on her marriage to a Maasai warrior, cautioning women against the impulsive allure of exotic holiday romances.
In 1994, at age 34, Cheryl, then residing on the Isle of Wight,…
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The UK Kenyan Diaspora Football Tournament witnessed a significant shift in standings following a series of high-stakes matches held over the weekend in Derby.
Cambridge and Slough now occupy the top spots, while several other teams solidify their positions for a potential semifinal run.…
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As Germany faces critical labour shortages in key sectors, Kenya and Germany are strengthening their labour ties through the Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement (MMPA), signed in September 2024.
This agreement, now nearing full implementation, establishes a structured…
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An extensive search is underway in Shelby County for 73-year-old Reuben Waithaka, a Kenyan national who disappeared on May 15, just two days after arriving in the United States to visit family.
Waithaka's sudden disappearance has prompted a multi-agency investigation and widespread community…
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Faith Jerop, a 23-year-old Kenyan woman, is engaged in a determined legal effort to regain custody of her one-year-old daughter, Maya, who remains in Russia with her father, a 41-year-old Russian national.
Jerop's pursuit follows a series of disturbing events in Moscow, where she alleges she…
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Kenya is implementing a new ten-pillar strategy to harness the potential of its diaspora, moving beyond a reliance on remittances to actively integrating their skills and investments into national development.
The policy shift, formalised in Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, expands the mandate…
