DIASPORA NEWS

A group of 48 students will be heading to China to further their studies in various fields.  The students have been granted scholarships for certificate, diploma, undergraduate and degree programs for a period of four years. The Chinese Embassy on Thursday, August 10, hosted a farewell…

The governments of Kenya and Uganda are trying to locate their citizens who may be in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, which is currently experiencing a state of emergency following a rebellion.  Diplomats from both countries are keeping a close eye on the security situation in the area affected…

The Kenyan government aims to generate one million job opportunities annually for Kenyans residing abroad in order to increase diaspora remittances and foreign exchange revenue.  The total diaspora remittances reached $4.027 billion last year which is more than the foreign exchange earnings…

The Kenyan government has released data revealing that 283 Kenyan migrants working in Gulf countries have died in the past three years, beginning in January 2020.  The statistics were presented by the Labour CS on Wednesday, August 2, in response to queries from members of Parliament…

The entertainment industry is saddened by the loss of Babu Robespierre, a Kenyan DJ and events promoter based in Dubai.  For more than ten years, DJ Babu had been actively organizing major African events for Kenyans residing or visiting Dubai. During his stint, Dj Babu was celebrated for his…

The story of Kenya Nyambura Njoroge is one of remarkable determination and love.  Having grown up with a brother who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, Nyambura has always been acutely mindful of the challenges confronting individuals with special needs. However, instead of allowing…

A Kenyan woman diagnosed with Leukemia who had been stranded in Abu Dhabi over lack of travel documents has been evacuated.  Fatuma Kazdungu Thoya, who was working in Abu Dhabi, arrived at Moi International Airport in Mombasa on Tuesday after the Diaspora County48 Kenya organized a funds drive…

Daniel Wanyeki, a 33-year-old Kenyan, left his family and friends behind in search of a better life and job opportunities in Canada.  He had quit his job as a banker in Kenya and was driven by the dream of finding stability in a foreign land. However, fate had other plans for him as he found…

  Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday evening engaged with Kenyans residing in Italy regarding the government's efforts towards financial inclusivity, specifically through the Hustler Fund program which provides credit. The engagement followed his attendance at the UN Food Systems…

Azimio supporters in the diaspora have pledged to collect 100,000 signatures from eligible Kenyan voters in order to reach the goal of 10 million signatures to delegitimize President William Ruto's government.  During demonstrations at the Kenyan High Commission in London on July 19, Kenyans…