DIASPORA NEWS

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The Kenyan government has issued a strong advisory cautioning its citizens against a surge in fraudulent job offers purportedly located in South Korea.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that these scams target Kenyans seeking overseas employment, focusing on non-existent positions…
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 A growing number of Kenyans who ventured abroad for education and professional opportunities are returning home, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a renewed appreciation for their roots.  These returnees often face a unique set of challenges and opportunities as they…
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Elgeyo Marakwet County has marked a significant achievement in its educational development as the inaugural cohort of students under the Pepea Scholarship Program graduated from CIC Higher Education in Melbourne.  The initiative, conceived and launched by the county government, aims to offer…
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The Kenyan government has escalated its campaign against unscrupulous recruitment agencies preying on job seekers desperate for overseas employment, blacklisting 32 firms operating without proper authorization.    This crackdown is part of a wider effort to sanitize the recruitment sector…
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The remains of three Kenyan nationals who perished in a devastating fire in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been repatriated to Kenya, marking a somber period of mourning for their families and sparking renewed concerns over the safety and welfare of Kenyans working abroad. The bodies…
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Over 100 Kenyan workers have departed the country under the government's Kazi Majuu initiative, a labour export program designed to tackle rising unemployment by facilitating structured migration. The workers, who left from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), are headed to countries…
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In the pursuit of securing a diversity visa through the DV Lottery program, applicants often encounter challenges one of which is the loss of their confirmation number. This crucial alphanumeric code signals the possibility of a new life in the United States. However, when it goes missing, anxiety…
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Kenyan diaspora has been urged to champion national image and invest in growth, as highlighted by Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu in Doha, Qatar. Speaking to Kenyan professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Njogu emphasised the crucial role they play in…
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Dubai, the glittering jewel of the UAE, has rapidly transformed itself into a global hub for luxury tourism, commerce, and architectural innovation. This transformation, however, is underpinned by a vast migrant workforce that constitutes 92% of the emirate’s population, a dynamic that is…
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Polly Irungu, a Kenyan-born photographer with an extensive background in public service, has been appointed as a photographer in Maryland’s Executive Office of the Governor, effective May 1. Irungu will document the administration of Governor Wes Moore, capturing significant moments and events…