Diaspora
Expired Passports Could Lock Kenyans Abroad Out of 2027 Polls as Lawyer Files Appeal
UK-based lawyer and activist Eliud Karanja Matindi has filed an appeal challenging the requirement for Kenyans living outside the East African Community to hold valid passports to register as voters.The appeal, filed…
UK Authorities Await Post-Mortem Findings in Death of Kenyan Student Nelbert Rirei
British authorities are expected to conduct a post-mortem examination on Friday to establish the cause of death of Kenyan nursing student Nelbert Kipruto Rirei, whose body was recovered from the River Cam in Cambridge…
Kenya’s US Ambassador David Kerich Warns Diaspora Against Social Isolation
Kenya’s Ambassador to the United States, David Kerich, has urged Kenyans living abroad to strengthen community ties and support networks to address social isolation and mental health challenges.Kerich made the appeal…
Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Gilbert Olet, Father of Digital Creator Lydia Tett Olet
Gilbert Olet, the father of UK-based Kenyan digital creator Lydia Tett Olet, died on 9 October 2026 at the age of 81 following a brief illness.His death has left relatives and friends in Kenya, the United Kingdom and…
How Kenyan Designer Jeffrey Kimathi Is Taking African Culture to Global Fashion
Kenyan-born designer Jeffrey Kimathi is using his New York-based fashion label, Jamhuri Wear, to promote African heritage and strengthen cultural ties between Kenya and its diaspora communities.After moving from Nairo…
Kenyan Diaspora Turns Chicago Marathon Into Celebration of National Pride
Kenyans living in the United States gathered in large numbers to support their compatriots at the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, celebrating the country's athletes and their achievements on the international s…
Kenyan Nursing Student Found Dead in River Cam After Disappearing in Cambridge
Nelbert, a Kenyan nursing student at Anglia Ruskin University, was found dead in the River Cam in Cambridge on the morning of 9 October, after failing to return home following a work shift the previous evening.The Bac…
Kenyans in Dubai Access Consular Services at Community Open Day
The Kenyan Consulate General in Dubai has provided consular and government services to hundreds of Kenyans living in Dubai and the Northern Emirates during a community outreach event.The open day brought together gove…
Kenyan Delivery Worker Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Qatar
Brandon Kiplimo, a Kenyan national living in Qatar, has died after being hit by a truck while returning to his residential camp. Arrangements are reportedly under way to repatriate his body to Kenya for burial.Accordi…
Kenyan Diaspora in Canada to Engage Health Officials on SHA Changes
Kenyans in Ontario, Canada, will have an opportunity to question senior Kenyan health officials about the country’s healthcare reforms during a virtual forum on Monday, 12 October 2026.The forum will bring together of…
Kenyan Diaspora in Leicester to Access Passport and Citizenship Services on October 24
The Kenya High Commission in London will provide consular services to Kenyans in Leicester and across the Midlands on 24 October 2026 at The Oak Centre in Leicester.The one-day outreach will allow Kenyan citizens to a…
Rose Mithamo Unveils Vision to Empower Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg
Rose Mithamo, elected president of the Association of Kenyan Diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg (AKDBL) in June 2026, is focusing on community engagement, cultural preservation and stronger links between Kenyans abroa…
US Report Alleges Kenyan Officials Worked With Russia to Recruit Over 1,000 Citizens
A US government report alleges that some Kenyan officials worked with recruitment agencies and Russian authorities in a scheme that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to serve in Russia’s military during the war in Ukraine…
Kenyans Abroad Send Less Money Home as Remittances Decline
Remittances from Kenyans living abroad fell by 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to August 2026, with lower inflows from the United States and Saudi Arabia contributing to the decline, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor…
84 Kenyans killed, 52 missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Recent reports have revealed that 84 Kenyans have been killed and 52 are currently missing as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This tragic information was disclosed by a Kenyan government official, who note…
Thousands of Kenyans in Dubai Could Be Affected by Tougher Shared Housing Rules
Thousands of Kenyans living and working in Dubai could face changes to their accommodation arrangements after new rules tightened regulations governing shared housing across the emirate.The changes follow Dubai Law No…
How Kenyan Women in America Confront Cultural Pressure When Marriage Turns Abusive
Kenyan women living in the United States are increasingly navigating tensions between traditional expectations around marriage and American laws that protect individuals from domestic abuse, coercion and violence.Amon…
Kenya, Russia Hold Talks on Welfare of Kenyans Living in Russia
Russia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Vsevolod Igorevich Tkachenko, has held talks with Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu on the welfare of Kenyans living in Russia.Tkachenko met Njogu during a courtesy…
Kenyan Woman Among Three Rescued in India Over Suspected Sex Trade
Indian police have rescued a Kenyan woman and two other women during raids on two hotels in Patna, Bihar, as authorities investigate suspected trafficking and prostitution-related activities.The operation took place i…
Kenyan Scientist Dr Charles Gatebe Leads Atmospheric Research at NASA
Kenyan scientist Dr Charles Gatebe is leading atmospheric research at NASA’s Ames Research Center, where he studies pollution, clouds, solar radiation and other processes that shape Earth’s atmosphere.Gatebe is the Ch…