DIASPORA NEWS

The Tewkesbury School grounds in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, became a hub of football excitement on a cloudy September day as seven Kenyan teams based in the UK competed in a thrilling tournament. Over 500 young Kenyans gathered to support their respective teams from Gloucester, Stoke,…

Former Kenyan presidential candidate Mohamed Abduba Dida moved to Illinois in January 2019 to further his education and intended to return to Kenya upon completing his studies. Prior to his relocation, Dida had been married to three women in Kenya, one of whom he had divorced. During his time in…

Florence Wanza Munyao, 45, is believed to have been abducted by a Congolese armed group following her reported involvement in a military dispute in the area. The seasoned truck driver from Machakos County, Kenya, has been missing since August 27, 2024. Munyao is believed to have been abducted by…

Mohamed Abduba Dida, a former teacher who twice ran for President and outperformed some established politicians, is serving a seven-year sentence in a US prison for stalking and threats. Convicted in November 2022 in McLean County, Illinois, Dida is currently incarcerated at the Big Muddy…

The 5th Annual Kenya Women in Germany (KWIG) event, held on September 8th in Mainz, showcased the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Kenyan women residing in Germany. The occasion was honoured by the presence of Ambassador Isaiya Kabira who emphasized the significance of acknowledging…

The Kenyan diaspora in the United States has organized a trade and investment summit for diaspora business groups, government officials, and Kenyans seeking opportunities in America. The 2024 Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit scheduled for September 27 and 28 in Minneapolis is a collaborative…

A family in Kisii, Kenya, is seeking assistance to repatriate the remains of their loved one Winnie Kwamboka from Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old reportedly died under mysterious circumstances two months ago, allegedly falling from a multi-story building. Her family is now grappling with the…

President William Ruto is preparing for a diplomatic visit to Germany next week following his recent trip to China. This marks Ruto's second journey to Germany, occurring after public discontent over his frequent international travels has subsided. The visit holds particular significance as Kenya…

Judy Gatwiri, a 33-year-old woman, spent seven months in police custody in Beirut, Lebanon, waiting to be rescued after her employer could not prove a theft accusation against her. Gatwiri's ordeal began with aspirations of providing a better life for her children through work as a domestic helper…

Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Ali Hassan Joho has called on the Kenyan diaspora to invest in their homeland during a recent address in Perth, Western Australia. Speaking at a dinner hosted by Kenya's Ambassador to Australia, Dr Wilson Kogo, Joho emphasized the untapped investment…