DIASPORA NEWS

A Kenyan woman has been reported missing in Baltimore, Maryland. Judy Wairimu Mliwa, 46, was last seen on the morning of March 10, 2024 at Bohn Court in Baltimore. She drives a gray Honda CRV. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call 911. You may also call Robinson at 410-925-…

Two Kenyan entrepreneurs are making significant strides in the heart of the US manufacturing sector Missouri-based James Muchichu and Patrick Wambugu have established their own company, Mid Missouri Tool and Plastics, which specializes in producing molds and components for automotive…

The family of a Kenyan police officer who died in the United States while on a mission to Haiti has initiated legal action against the government due to a lack of transparency surrounding the circumstances. Chief Inspector Walter Nyankieya Nyamato's death has left his loved ones desperate for…

Joanne talks of her journey from a warehouse worker in Dandora, Kenya, to securing lucrative job offers with corporate giants like ExxonMobil and Microsoft in the United States. Born and raised in Kenya, Joanne initially found herself in a challenging environment working in a warehouse in Dandora.…

The Kenyan diaspora is playing an increasingly significant role in the nation's financial landscape. Recent discussions between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Kenyan government, facilitated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs' Savings, Investments, and…

Two Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla have been detained by Nigerian authorities in Abuja for the past two weeks. The detentions come amidst a period of significant decline in the value of the Nigerian Naira and accusations from Nigerian officials that cryptocurrency…

The Kenyan government is making a concerted effort to engage its diaspora population, urging Kenyans living abroad to increase their investments in Kenya and explore opportunities to create jobs for their compatriots back home. This call to action was delivered by the Director of the Liaison &…

Dr Gilbert Omido's path to becoming a successful dentist in Kansas exemplifies the power of ambition. Growing up in a Kenyan village, Dr Omido dreamt of a career in medicine. This dream, however, would not be achieved easily. Life presented Dr Omido with numerous detours. He tackled various…

A family in Kisii County, Kenya, is grappling with immense worry after losing contact with their daughter Felistus Nyambeki for over two years. Nyambeki, a mother of three, departed for Saudi Arabia on December 14, 2021, hoping to secure a better life for herself and her loved ones. The initial…

A phone call shattered Editor Dorothy Kweyu's world thirteen years ago. Her son, Stephen Bertrand Munyakho who was working in Saudi Arabia had been involved in a fatal altercation with a colleague. The initial shock was compounded by the revelation that the colleague had actually died. This tragic…