DIASPORA NEWS

The death of Hulda Bochere Mosiori, a 42-year-old Kenyan-born Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is under investigation as a murder-suicide. On April 22, authorities responded to a report of a shooting at Mosiori's residence in Ramsey, where they found her dead along with Mel…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has launched an intensive manhunt for individuals implicated in a massive cryptocurrency fraud. This follows the collapse of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), which has left investors across Africa facing significant financial losses…

The family of Daisy Cherop, a 22-year-old Kenyan woman who died in a road accident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on April 22, is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate her body for burial. Cherop, who had recently moved to Dubai to work for a company called Topi, was among five…

A contentious legal battle is underway as 92 Kenyan citizens residing abroad have filed a petition in the High Court challenging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over restrictions to diaspora voting access. The petitioners are seeking a comprehensive overhaul of the…

Robinson “Robie” Too, a chef with roots in the outskirts of Eldoret, Kenya, is currently vying for the title of Favourite Chef in a prestigious global competition. The Favourite Chef Competition offers a $25,000 prize, a feature in Taste of Home magazine, and an opportunity to cook alongside…

As more Kenyan students enrol in top European programmes, Austria is emerging as a key destination, offering world-class education and fully funded scholarships.The Erasmus Mundus programme, which incorporates several Austrian universities, supported 23 Kenyan students in 2024 alone, reflecting a…

Kenyan President William Ruto yesterday addressed the Kenyan diaspora in Beijing, outlining new initiatives to integrate overseas citizens into the nation’s development agenda. During the Presidential Townhall, Ruto emphasised his administration’s commitment to providing equal support to…

The Kenyan diaspora and the wider community in Ramsey, Minnesota, are in mourning following a devastating murder-suicide that claimed the lives of Hulda Bochere Mosiori and Mel Melchizedek, 51, her former partner. Hulda, 42, was a respected mental health nurse practitioner and mother of four.…

Kenyan President William Ruto is actively pursuing an agreement with China to formally recognise Kenya as an English-speaking nation, potentially unlocking thousands of employment opportunities for Kenyan educators. The move comes after a passionate appeal from Brian Karani, a Kenyan history…

Mohamed Abduba Dida, the former Kenyan presidential candidate known for his unconventional campaigns, was released on parole from the Big Muddy Correctional Centre in Illinois on March 4, 2025, after serving a three-year sentence. Dida, 48, had been incarcerated following convictions in 2022…