DIASPORA NEWS

A government initiative designed to address youth unemployment by placing Kenyans in jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is facing a wave of criticism as beneficiaries report unforeseen costs and bureaucratic challenges. The "Kazi Majuu" (Jobs Abroad) program, spearheaded by the Ministry of…

The athletics world is in mourning following the sudden death of Kenyan middle-distance runner Eliud Kipsang, who passed away in Alabama at the age of 24 from cardiac arrest.  Kipsang's death marks a tragic end to a promising career that had only recently begun to gain international traction.…

A 28-year-old Kenyan resident of Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, died early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle collision on the A14, prompting a police investigation and causing significant traffic disruptions.  The accident occurred around 2 a.m. on the eastbound carriageway near Spaldwick.…

Returning to Kenya after years of arduous labour overseas, many migrant workers are finding their dreams of a secure future decimated by financial betrayal at the hands of their own families.  This disturbing trend is leaving returnees vulnerable, disillusioned, and struggling to rebuild their…

Sixty Kenyan graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) are poised to elevate their technical careers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following the announcement of fabrication-focused job opportunities.  This initiative provides a significant pathway for skilled Kenyan tradespeople to…

A growing number of real estate schemes in Kenya are defrauding investors, particularly those residing in the diaspora, eager to invest in their home country.  Enticed by the prospect of secure investments, these individuals are losing substantial sums of money to deceptive marketing practices…

A critical examination reveals deep fractures within the Kenyan diaspora community in the United Kingdom, jeopardising its collective advancement.  Contrary to the ideal of communal support, the community faces significant challenges stemming from mistrust, competition, and a reluctance to…

As Qatar's economy continues its trajectory of rapid growth and diversification, a notable influx of Kenyan nationals are making the Gulf nation their new home, seeking career advancement, educational opportunities, and a globally enriched lifestyle.  This migration, driven by Qatar's demand…

Kenyan nurse Khadija Mohamed Juma was welcomed home Tuesday with celebratory fanfare after being named a top 10 finalist in the prestigious 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award in Dubai on Monday.  While Ghana's Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti secured the top prize, a $250,000 cash award, Juma's…

Catherine Wangui, 46, is poised to launch her own group home in Washington State, a culmination of a six-year journey that saw her transition from a career in Kenyan banking and insurance to a registered nurse and, ultimately, an entrepreneur in the United States.  Wangui's story begins in…