DIASPORA NEWS

Auscare International School stands tall in healthcare education in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 2001 by the visionary entrepreneur and medical practitioner Veronica Mumira, this institution has undergone a remarkable transformation now accommodating many students in its state-of-the-…

The Kenyan government is launching the Kenya Diaspora Skills Transfer Program. The initiative is designed to leverage the expertise and experience of Kenyans living abroad. This program aims to harness the potential of the diaspora community in driving the country's Bottom-Up Economic…

Stephen Bertrand Munyakho, a Kenyan man born in Pumwani, Nairobi in 1974, faces possible execution in Saudi Arabia on May 15, 2024. Munyakho was convicted of murder under Sharia law and sentenced to death by beheading. Munyakho's family is desperately trying to raise 3.5 million Saudi Arabia Riyals…

For many, moving to America and starting anew is an enticing prospect. However, the reality of such an endeavour can be daunting especially when one lacks a support system or connections in the country. Before setting foot on American soil, Dafine took the necessary steps to secure a visa and plane…

For Jasmine, the decision to leave her federal employment job in the United States and move to a rural part of Kenya with her family was driven by a profound yearning for something more. Disappointed with the relentless "rat race" of urban life in the US, she sought to honour her husband Kevin and…

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…