DIASPORA NEWS

Kenyan truck drivers operating in South Sudan are facing a surge in arbitrary detentions and exploitative legal practices, raising concerns about the stability of cross-border trade between the two nations.  The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDCA) has voiced strong…

A newly established agreement between Jersey-based recruitment firm GR8 and the Kenyan government is poised to streamline the sourcing of skilled labour from East Africa to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.  The memorandum of understanding (MoU) marks a significant step towards…

A Kenyan national was apprehended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai after authorities discovered 1.57 litres of liquid cocaine concealed within cosmetic bottles, officials from India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) confirmed.  The seized…

A Kenyan national, Elisha Asumo, is facing potential life imprisonment in the United States after his arrest in Morocco on charges of facilitating firearms purchases for the Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful and violent criminal organisations.  The US…

The Kenyan government is actively pursuing strategies to leverage its diaspora workforce, initiating collaborations with Kenyan-owned recruitment agencies abroad to enhance labour mobility.  The Kenya High Commission in Canberra has reached out to Kenyan community leaders in Australia and New…

A new report by Amnesty International has brought renewed attention to the widespread mistreatment of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, revealing a pattern of exploitation, abuse, and systemic failures rooted in the kingdom's controversial Kafala system.  The report, released this week…

A Kenyan pilot, Captain Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi, was killed when the cargo plane he was piloting was struck by artillery fire near Nyala Airport in the conflict-ridden Darfur region of Sudan.  The incident, which also claimed the lives of South Sudanese pilot Samson Ohide and an…

A novel drug, Scedamin, is poised to revolutionise the treatment of sickle cell disease in children, particularly in Africa, where the condition is most prevalent and access to care is severely limited.  Developed by Yunigen Inc., a US-based pharmaceutical company, Scedamin is a pediatric-…

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has concluded a week-long tour of Australia, announcing plans to establish a Diaspora Liaison Office in his county to facilitate investment from Kenyan expatriates.  The initiative follows meetings with Kenyan professionals across major Australian cities…

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…