As global competition for skilled labor intensifies, Kenya is actively positioning its workforce as a strategic asset for international companies. A new initiative, spearheaded by the Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, aims to connect Kenyan professionals with opportunities on the global…

Kenyans lured by the promise of overseas jobs are finding themselves trapped in sophisticated fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia, prompting urgent calls for government intervention. Peter Mwangi, a 28-year-old Kenyan, is among 67 citizens recently rescued from a Myanmar-based operation where they…

A family in Shamakhokho ward is appealing for financial assistance to repatriate the body of their daughter, Elizabeth Cheusi, 28, who died in Saudi Arabia last week. The family requires Sh. 1.3 million to bring Cheusi's remains home for burial. Cheusi had been working in Saudi Arabia for two years…

A Texas-based Kenyan man is in custody, suspected of fatally shooting his wife in their home on Friday evening, according to the Killeen Police Department. John Gitau Mwangi, 42, has been arrested in connection with the death of 37-year-old Esther Gitau. Police were dispatched to the couple's…

The Kenyan government has issued a security advisory to its citizens residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The government is actively considering evacuation measures, particularly for those in volatile areas near conflict zones. The advisory, dated February 20, 2025, follows…

A TikTok video featuring Kenyan travelers exploring the British countryside has ignited a debate over inclusivity and belonging, garnering over 500,000 views and thousands of comments. The video, posted by a Kenyan travel content creator, showcases her friends enjoying scenic locations in Scotland…

Authorities in Myanmar have successfully rescued 46 Kenyan nationals from human trafficking networks linked to a suspected Chinese cartel involved in online scams. This development was confirmed by Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and follows the prior rescue of 24 Kenyans just a…

Kenya's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced the availability of 1,260 job positions in Qatar. The job offers present competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to successful candidates. Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has confirmed that the…

In 2024, Kenyans residing in Australia emerged as the fastest-growing source of diaspora remittances, outpacing contributors from Germany and Saudi Arabia. This notable trend is part of a broader resurgence in dollar inflows from Kenyans abroad, recovering after a two-year decline. Official data…

Authorities at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport apprehended a group of 14 Kenyan nationals among a total of 18 individuals accused of attempting to smuggle gold and diamonds. This operation unfolded during routine security screenings conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday,…