DIASPORA NEWS

As Kenya gears up for the 2027 elections, prominent political figures are actively courting the Kenyan diaspora in the United States.  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a multi-state tour to consolidate support, while former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is…

Stephen Munyakho, now known as Abdulkareem, is scheduled to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 11 pm tonight, marking his return to Kenya after nearly fourteen years of imprisonment in Saudi Arabia.  His release is the culmination of extensive diplomatic negotiations and a…

A burgeoning trend is seeing young Kenyan travellers increasingly drawn to Southeast Asia, lured by accessible visa policies, affordable travel options and a diverse array of cultural experiences.  This marks a notable shift away from more traditional destinations such as Dubai, South Africa,…

A veterinary student at Egerton University is leveraging international expertise to tackle the persistent challenges of food security across Sub-Saharan Africa.  Lawrence Muchemi, a final year student of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, is poised to implement advanced livestock production…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i have recently concluded a series of high-profile engagements with the Kenyan diaspora in the United States.  Gachagua’s tour, which included stops in Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, signals a…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently on a high-profile tour of the United States, his first international foray since leaving office last October.  The visit, which began on 10 July, forms a central part of a broader strategy to reconnect with the Kenyan diaspora and garner…

A family in Kilifi County is enduring compounded grief as a dowry dispute prevents a widow from burying his wife who died in Oman shortly after giving birth to twins.  Lilian Kadzo, a 31-year-old Kenyan national, died on 4 July in an Omani hospital, a week after delivering twins via Caesarean…

Kenya's government is intensifying its fight against fraudulent job recruitment agencies as the nation grapples with a decline in passport power. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking at the Jukwaa la Usalama initiative in Eldoret, has vowed to dismantle deceptive agencies preying…

Caroline Mwangi, a Kenyan expatriate based in Germany, is facilitating pathways to international education and employment for African professionals through her consultancy, AG-Career Hub.  Founded in 2018, the firm connects Kenyan talent with global opportunities, especially in Germany,…

Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national also known as Stevo, was released from a Saudi Arabian prison on Tuesday after serving 14 years, marking the end of a protracted legal battle that hinged on a workplace incident in 2011. Korir Sing’oei, Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, confirmed…