Diaspora
Sheilanne Chabi Explains Why She Left Italy to Begin Again in Kenya
Automotive technician and transportation design graduate Sheilanne Chabi returned to Kenya in May 2026 after spending six years in Italy, following a prolonged struggle to secure stable professional employment in her…
Families of Kenyans Recruited Into Russian Military Seek Ruto’s Intervention
More than 30 families of Kenyans recruited into Russia’s military have asked President William Ruto to intervene before Kenya’s upcoming engagements with Russian officials.The families, who gathered in Nairobi, want t…
Kenyan Nurse Deported From US After Nearly 20 Years in America
Kenyan-born nurse Maureen Wanjiru Ngure was deported from the United States to Kenya on 22 September, weeks after she was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an immigration appointment in San…
Driving Abroad: The Hidden Challenges Facing Kenyans Behind the Wheel
Twenty-four-year-old Kenyan woman Benina Jepkoech is presumed to have drowned after the vehicle she was driving plunged into the North Thompson River in Kamloops, British Columbia, on 17 May.The crash occurred near Sc…
Longtime U.S. Resident and Nurse Deported to Kenya After Visa Overstay
A nurse and mother of two, who had resided in the United States for two decades, has been deported to Kenya after overstaying her student visa, according to federal immigration officials. Maureen Wanjiru Ngure, origin…
Maraga Woos Diaspora With Promise of Affordable Capital and Economic Growth
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to prioritise entrepreneurship, access to affordable capital and public accountability if elected president in 2027.Speaking at a town hall meeting with Kenyans in Houston…
Why More Kenyans Abroad Are Choosing to Be Buried Where They Lived
More Kenyans living abroad are choosing to be buried in the countries where they built their lives, rather than having their bodies repatriated to Kenya after death.For generations, returning to Kenya for burial has b…
Ruto, Gachagua and Maraga Step Up Battle for Diaspora Vote Ahead of 2027
Kenya’s presidential hopefuls are stepping up efforts to win support from citizens living abroad, making the diaspora vote an increasingly important factor in the 2027 General Election.President William Ruto, former D…
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 12-Year-Old Girl in Baltimore During Parking Dispute
In a heartbreaking incident in Baltimore, Maryland, a 12-year-old girl was fatally shot during a dispute over a parking space. Authorities have confirmed that the young girl was not the intended target of the shooting…
Govt Warns Young Kenyans to Verify Job Offers Before Seeking Work Abroad
Kenya is stepping up efforts to prepare young people for jobs abroad, with the Government urging prospective migrant workers to verify job offers, gain the required skills and obtain the necessary documents before tra…
Police Seek Family of Kenyan Man Who Died in North Carolina
Authorities in North Carolina are seeking the relatives of a Kenyan man who died in the United States last month after efforts to locate his family were unsuccessful.The Spring Lake Police Department identified the ma…
Kenyan Woman Rescued From Suspected Sex Network in India
A Kenyan woman has been rescued from a suspected prostitution network in Patna, India, after police raided two hotels in the city’s Danapur subdivision.The woman was among three women rescued during overnight operatio…
Gachagua Calls for Stronger Church Engagement in Public Affairs
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for closer consultation between religious leaders and institutions involved in making laws and public policies in Kenya.Gachagua made the remarks in Boston, Massachu…
Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Chose Business Over Harvard Builds Career in Silicon Valley
Kenyan entrepreneur Mubarak Muyika chose to build technology companies rather than take up a place at Harvard University, a decision that shaped a career spanning African enterprise software and Silicon Valley.Muyika…
Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Chose Business Over Harvard Builds Career in Silicon Valley
Kenyan entrepreneur Mubarak Muyika chose to build technology companies rather than take up a place at Harvard University, a decision that shaped a career spanning African enterprise software and Silicon Valley.Muyika…
Ngatha cia Kiambu Strengthens Diaspora Bonds at Northampton Gala
Ngatha cia Kiambu held a gala dinner in Northampton on 26 September, bringing together women of Kiambu heritage in the UK for an evening of networking, cultural celebration and community engagement.The event brought t…
KikoRomeo Takes Kenyan Fashion and Craftsmanship to Moscow Fashion Week
Kenyan fashion label KikoRomeo has showcased its latest collection, Ewala, at Moscow Fashion Week, bringing Kenyan design and craftsmanship to the Russian capital.The Nairobi-based label was part of the official runwa…
Govt Takes Safe Overseas Jobs Campaign to West Pokot
The government has taken its campaign for safer overseas employment to West Pokot County, where officials are providing residents with information on legitimate recruitment channels and diaspora services.Officials fro…
Kenyan Appointed as Trustee of Shoreditch Town Hall
Kenyan professional Kwame Otiende has been appointed as one of five new trustees of Shoreditch Town Hall, a historic arts and cultural venue in east London.Otiende joins the governing board as the organisation expands…
Kenyan Family Appeals for Help to Return Nurse Home After Death in Texas
A Kenyan-born nurse living in Irving, Texas, died on September 18, 2026, prompting her family to seek financial assistance to return her remains to Kenya for burial.Lynette’s death was announced through a fundraising…