Evans Kurgat, a Kenyan national from Chesumei in Nandi County, left Kenya for Australia in pursuit of higher education. Kurgat studied journalism and media studies at Eldoret College of Professional Studies. In Australia, Kurgat remained firm in his pursuit of higher education, juggling his studies…

Azimio spokesman Makau Mutua provides insightful observations regarding the perception of one nation by another and how citizens express their sentiments. He castigates the derogatory remarks made by former US President Donald Trump about Black and African states. In contrast, Mutua notes that…

The Kenyan diaspora is a critical pillar of the Kenyan economy. Remittances, the money they send back home, have become one of the country's leading sources of foreign exchange, surpassing traditional exports like coffee and tea. In 2023 alone, a staggering $4.19 billion (approximately Sh543…

Kenya Airways has lodged a formal complaint regarding the detention of two of its employees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The airline maintains that the staff members are being held unjustly despite a court order securing their release. The employees were apprehended by Congolese…

A Ugandan martial court has released 32 Kenyan teenagers who were previously sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing illegal firearms. The teenagers, apprehended in Moroto District with a significant amount of ammunition, claimed they acted in self-defence against cattle raiders. While…

President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States in May presents a momentous occasion for the Kenyan diaspora community residing in the country. The host government has extended an opportunity for members of this community to witness the official arrival ceremony at the iconic…

The Kenyan government is committed to improving the lives of its migrant workers, particularly those facing hardship abroad. Recognizing the vulnerabilities of Kenyans overseas, the Labour Ministry led by Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has unveiled an initiative aimed at establishing safe houses…

Are you a passionate disability rights advocate in Kenya looking to expand your network and learn from counterparts in the United States? If so, an exciting new fellowship program presents an unmissable opportunity. The 2025 US Department of State Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic…

The Kenyan government is seeking input from Kenyans living abroad as it develops two major initiatives - the Kenya Diaspora Investment Strategy and the Kenya Diaspora Policy 2024. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is preparing a Diaspora Investment Strategy to raise awareness of investment…

A Kenyan High Court is currently involved in a complex international custody battle for a four-and-a-half-year-old boy with dual Kenyan and US citizenship. The child's maternal grandmother, MWM, is appealing a decision by a Nairobi magistrate who ruled that the boy should be returned to the US for…