Kenyan-born fashion designer Victoria Kageni Woodard has opened up about her remarkable journey from Kenya to the United States and her thriving career in the fashion industry. Kageni, the creative mind behind the label "Gusa by Victoria," began her career in fashion by repurposing materials from…

For immigrant families embarking on a new journey in the United States, pursuing opportunities is often accompanied by the intricate challenge of managing childcare responsibilities. Navigating unfamiliar systems, balancing work schedules, and ensuring their children's well-being becomes a delicate…

A Kenyan-born United States Marine Corporal Samuel Muturi Wanjiru has been missing in Puerto Rico since March 25, 2024. A compassionate outpouring of support from Kenyans has resulted in over Sh1 million being raised through a GoFundMe campaign initiated by Muturi's girlfriend, Natasha Castillo.…

For many African students, the pursuit of higher education in Australia has become an increasingly attractive prospect. Australian universities' world-class educational experience and welcoming multicultural environment are drawing talented students from across the continent, including a growing…

Emily Cherop Kaptuwai, a 27-year-old Kenyan woman, travelled to Saudi Arabia in 2021 to work as a domestic worker hoping to improve her family's financial situation. Unfortunately, her dreams turned into a nightmare. Emily fell ill and is currently hospitalized in Riyadh. Her situation is further…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) launched a new digital trading platform called DhowCSD in July 2023 in a major move to democratize investing in government debt. The platform has made it drastically simpler and faster for anyone to open an account and start purchasing Kenyan government bonds and…

A US Marine Samuel Muturi Wanjiru vanished while on vacation in Puerto Rico with his girlfriend leaving his family distraught. The incident occurred on March 27 and despite extensive efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown. Muturi's mother recounts the sequence of events in a recent…

The Kenyan diaspora community has been actively engaging with government officials to discuss key issues and explore opportunities for involvement back home. Dr Jason Musyoka, a Development Economist and Kenyan Diaspora member in South Africa, along with Pastor Peter Antony Gichero of the Christian…

Many Kenyans seek employment abroad, but few share their experiences upon returning home. This article sheds light on the realities faced by a Kenyan man who relocated to Qatar to work as a security guard. Driven by the desire for a better career path, the Kenyan meticulously researched employment…

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA) has unveiled an ambitious nine-point agenda aimed at empowering and engaging the Kenyan diaspora community beyond just remittances. This comprehensive initiative comes in response to a pressing question raised by a German-based Kenyan, who challenged…