DIASPORA NEWS

Kenya is gearing up for an ambitious investment drive during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The East African nation aims to secure commitments totalling an impressive $250 billion (approximately Sh32.56 trillion) across diverse sectors. This affirms its…

The outgoing Kenyan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Manoah Esipisu has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to diplomacy and fostering international partnerships. His tenure has been marked by significant achievements that have strengthened Kenya's global standing. The…

The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it has secured a postponement of the impending execution of Stephen Munyakho, now known as Abdulkareem, in Saudi Arabia. This development comes as a relief for Munyakho who was scheduled to face the death penalty on Wednesday, May 15th,…

Three Kenyan women were apprehended over the weekend by Indian authorities at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on allegations of gold smuggling. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department issued a statement detailing the circumstances surrounding their arrest.…

Kenyan nurse with specialized skills Daniel Mwaura Njuguna has returned to his position as a councillor in a Swedish town after being nominated by his political party. Njuguna's journey to regaining his seat reflects both the opportunities and challenges faced by Kenyans seeking employment and…

The fate of Kenyan national Stephen Bertrand Munyakho hangs in the balance as a looming execution date of May 15, 2024, approaches in Saudi Arabia. Munyakho, born in 1974 in Pumwani, Nairobi, was convicted of murder under Sharia law and sentenced to death by beheading. His plight has galvanized a…

The Kenyan government recently delivered hundreds of passports to Kenyans in the United States. These passports represent the culmination of applications submitted by Kenyans abroad just last month. This expedited issuance can be attributed to the prioritization of diaspora issues by President…

The World Migration Report 2024 published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reveals the shift in migration patterns for Kenyan and other African nationals. Traditionally, the United Kingdom and the United States were the preferred destinations for migrants seeking better…

US-based Jacinta Mutonga is happy to share her personal growth and her transition abroad. Hailing from a small village in Kirinyaga County, Mutonga was born into a polygamous family with an alcoholic father. She says that her childhood was marked by chaos and anxiety. Nonetheless, she envisioned a…

For many aspiring immigrants, the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program presents a chance to pursue the American dream. Among the fortunate winners of the DV 2025 lottery is John Nderitu, a Kenyan national currently employed in Qatar. John's journey began when he learned about the DV lottery through…