DIASPORA NEWS

Kenyan expatriates have set a new monthly record for remittances, sending home $427.2 million (Sh55.13 billion) in August 2024. This unprecedented inflow, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), represents a significant increase from the previous month's $414.3 million (Sh53.46 billion).…

The WIDU.africa initiative recently conducted a visit to Eldoret, Kenya, to assess the impact of the Kenyan diaspora on their home communities. Led by Mr. Boniface Munzala and Ms. Fridah Kibuko, the delegation aims to evaluate the progress of the GIZ-implemented program. WIDU.africa supports small…

President William Ruto met with Kenyan citizens living and working at the United Nations in New York during his visit to the Kenyan Permanent Mission. In a statement, Ruto voiced the government's commitment to supporting its citizens abroad. The visit to the Kenyan Permanent Mission coincided with…

The "Daring Returnees Forum 2024" is poised to spotlight the substantial contributions of Kenyans who have courageously chosen to return and reintegrate into their homeland. This event, organized by Chams Media in partnership with Chams Adventures, will serve as a nexus for returnees, diaspora…

The Kenyan High Commission in London has introduced a new business engagement policy to broaden opportunities for Kenyan entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom. This initiative encourages Kenyan business owners to register for potential tender applications during the 2024-2026 fiscal period.…

The abduction of Kenyan truck driver Florence Wanza Munyao by armed militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has left her family in a state of distress and financial uncertainty. Wanza, who was reportedly taken by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) on August…

The Kenyan community in the United Kingdom is being called upon to assist in the repatriation of Edwin Kalerwa's remains. Rispah Odanga, a 26-year-old Kenyan woman who recently completed her master's in Law at Oxford University, has made an earnest appeal for help. Her uncle, Edwin Kalerwa, passed…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the robust partnership between Kenya and the organization, which focuses on promoting humane and orderly migration. This recognition emerged during a discussion between IOM Deputy Director General for Operations Ms Ugochi Daniels and…

Mike, a Kenyan native from Wanyororo B in Nakuru County, has realized his long-held aspiration of supporting his friends and family by immigrating to the United States. Before his relocation, Mike's career in Kenya spanned various roles, including teaching and tourism. Despite his dedication as an…

Mercy Kamanja, a fervent advocate for Scotland's independence and a champion against various forms of discrimination, has shared her insights on the challenges of raising children in an era where discussions about LGBTQ identities have moved from the margins to the mainstream. This issue resonates…