DIASPORA NEWS

Walter Buchanan, 66, was sentenced to life imprisonment on April 2, 2025, for the murder of his wife, Darrel Odhiambo, 37, at their home near Hamilton Racecourse in South Lanarkshire. Judge Lord Cubie delivered the sentence at Edinburgh's High Court, mandating a minimum of 15 years before…

The Kenyan diaspora, a dynamic and geographically dispersed community, significantly influences Kenya and the countries its members now call home. Driven by a complex mix of economic aspirations, educational pursuits, and, at times, political and economic instability in Kenya, the diaspora is…

The Kenyan diaspora in the United States has become a vibrant force, contributing significantly to the nation's cultural and economic landscape. Driven by aspirations for education, economic advancement, and, at times, political refuge, Kenyan immigration to the US has steadily increased since…

Across the United States, a growing number of long-term legal residents are facing deportation proceedings as immigration enforcement policies undergo significant changes. The shift moves beyond a focus on undocumented immigrants to include those with legal status who have established lives…

A Kenyan nurse residing in the United States, identified as Ben, is facing deportation following a workplace incident and subsequent legal proceedings.The situation began when Ben inadvertently made contact with a female colleague's chest while assisting a patient. Video footage confirmed his…

Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2011, is expected to be released following a $1 million (Sh129 million) compensation payment secured by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem). The funds were paid to Saudi Arabian authorities a month ago through the…

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the impending release of Steven Munyakho, a Kenyan national imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2012 for manslaughter. While a settlement to secure his release was publicly announced, official confirmation remains pending, creating confusion and concern among…

Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national who spent over a decade on death row in Saudi Arabia, is set to return home after a Sh129.5 million (approximately $863,000 USD) diya payment, a form of financial compensation under Islamic law, secured his release. The Muslim World League (MWL) intervened to…

The Kenyan government has issued a strong advisory to its citizens residing abroad, following the death sentence handed down to a Kenyan woman in Vietnam for drug trafficking. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's warning comes in the wake of the conviction of 37-year-old Margaret…

A 37-year-old Kenyan national, Margaret Nduta Macharia, is facing imminent execution in Vietnam after being convicted of drug trafficking. Her scheduled lethal injection, initially set for Monday, has been postponed, leaving her fate uncertain as diplomatic efforts intensify. Nduta was arrested in…