The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported remarkable growth in diaspora remittances, with September 2024 figures reaching USD418.5 million (Sh54 billion). This represents a 22.9% increase from the previous year's USD340.4 million (Sh44 billion). This notable expansion in foreign inflows is in…

In February 2019, Ann Githinji embarked on a transformative journey from Kenya to the United Kingdom driven by the aspirational pursuit of enhanced opportunities for her seven-year-old daughter. Her primary motivation centred on securing superior educational prospects. Before her relocation, Ann…

Kenyan professionals are increasingly in demand in Bahrain, as they have an advantage over other foreign workers due to their excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English. Bahrain's appeal as a destination for global talent has grown significantly as the nation works to diversify its…

The execution of Kenyan migrant worker Stephen Munyakho (also known as Abdulkareem) in Saudi Arabia has been postponed for another year, marking the third extension of his death sentence. This latest development comes after extensive diplomatic negotiations between Kenyan officials in Riyadh, Saudi…

Kenyan diaspora communities are set to engage with the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee in mid-November 2024 to address universal voting rights for Kenyans abroad. This watershed meeting in Nairobi comes after 14 years of constitutional promises and sustained advocacy by…

Deborah Mungai commands attention with an unmistakable presence that surpasses the traditional confines of pageantry. Known on social media as Tia Debra, this aspiring beauty queen approaches her role with remarkable purpose, bringing an infectious energy to her pursuits both on and off the runway…

Dr Jacqueline Kitulu has been elected President of the World Medical Association (WMA), securing a decisive victory with 100 votes against Professor Caldas Alfonso of Portugal at the WMA's 75th General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland. Set to serve from 2025 to 2026, Dr. Kitulu will become only the…

Kenyan diaspora members have announced plans to engage international partners and the global community regarding emerging threats to democracy in their homeland. In a statement to the Nation, representatives highlight several pressing concerns including the contentious impeachment of Deputy…

In the remote northwestern region of Ethiopia lies the town of Homosha, an unexpected centre of educational progress amidst rugged terrain. A short flight from Addis Ababa to Assosa, followed by a 30-kilometer drive on challenging roads, brings visitors to the Pharo School Homosha. Established in…

The Commonwealth Scholarship program, established during the inaugural Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in Oxford in 1959, has emerged as a vital conduit for empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds within the Commonwealth. This initiative, envisioned to nurture future…