Latest
Russian Strikes Leave 600,000 Without Power in Ukraine, Zelensky ReportsMwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Thursday 15 October 2026Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister saysOburu Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Raila as He Marks Birthday on Day Brother DiedChaos in Bondo as Rival ODM Factions Turn Raila’s Memorial into a Political ShowdownUnion Threatens Disruption of KCSE Exams Just Days Before StartTrendingKenyan-American Business Owner Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for $1.5 Million Employment Tax FraudTrendingNumber of Kenyans Gaining Canadian Permanent Residence Rises by 51% in Seven MonthsTrendingRwanda Secures 10-Year Deal to Host Africa's First F1 Race Since 1993TrendingUSCIS Denies 35,767 Green Card Applicants’ Work Permits as Rejection Rate Hits 44%TrendingNewsmax Presenter Apologises After Saying American Cities Are Starting to Look Like Nairobi, Not New YorkTrendingKenyan Diaspora in Britain Mourns James Mwangi After Sudden Death in Derby
AdvertisementTop banner · 970×90 / 728×90

Diaspora

UK Student Visa 2026: How Much Money Kenyan Students Need to Prove
Diaspora

UK Student Visa 2026: How Much Money Kenyan Students Need to Prove

Kenyan students applying for UK student visas must show they have enough money to cover their tuition fees and living costs, with specific financial requirements applying to applicants from Kenya.The amount required f…

Aug 17, 2026
Tom Ochieng Atonga Steps Down as Chairman of Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association
Diaspora

Tom Ochieng Atonga Steps Down as Chairman of Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association

Tom Ochieng Atonga has stepped down as chairman of the Kenyans in Botswana Diaspora Association (KEBODIA) after a tenure that strengthened the organisation’s structure and role within the Kenyan community in Botswana…

Aug 17, 2026
3,500 Kenyans Pack Seattle as Mugithi Meets American Country Music
Diaspora

3,500 Kenyans Pack Seattle as Mugithi Meets American Country Music

More than 3,500 people, most of them Kenyans, gathered in Seattle earlier this month for Country Meets Mugithi, an event that brought American country music together with Kenya’s Mugithi sound.The event featured a str…

Aug 17, 2026
Diaspora Affairs Department Invites Kenyans Abroad to Review Spending Plans
Diaspora

Diaspora Affairs Department Invites Kenyans Abroad to Review Spending Plans

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has invited Kenyans living abroad to submit views on proposed spending priorities for the diaspora affairs sub-sector for the 2027/28 to 2029/30 financial years.In a notice sh…

Aug 16, 2026
Kenyans in Atlanta Step In to Help John Njoroge After Months of Homelessness
Diaspora

Kenyans in Atlanta Step In to Help John Njoroge After Months of Homelessness

Kenyans living in Atlanta have helped compatriot John Njoroge secure accommodation after months without a permanent home following health, housing and legal difficulties.Njoroge’s troubles began after the breakdown of…

Aug 16, 2026
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Kenyan Woman Completes US Army Basic Combat Training
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Completes US Army Basic Combat Training

Kenyan-born Mellon Laibich has graduated from United States Army Combat Basic Training, marking a significant step in her military career.The training programme required physical endurance, mental discipline and perse…

Aug 16, 2026
Njogu Urges Kenyan Diaspora to Support Forest Conservation in Meru
Diaspora

Njogu Urges Kenyan Diaspora to Support Forest Conservation in Meru

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has urged Kenyans living abroad to support environmental conservation and community initiatives in Meru County.Njogu made the call during an Annual Prayer and Thanks…

Aug 15, 2026
Kenyans in Atlanta Gather to Mourn Sarah and Support Her Family
Diaspora

Kenyans in Atlanta Gather to Mourn Sarah and Support Her Family

Members of the Kenyan community in the Atlanta area are mourning the death of a woman identified as Sarah, as friends, relatives and community members rally around her family.A prayer and fellowship service was held o…

Aug 15, 2026
Kenyan Immigrant Reveals Why He Left Nursing to Join the US Army
Diaspora

Kenyan Immigrant Reveals Why He Left Nursing to Join the US Army

Kenyan immigrant Newton Kipchumba has joined the United States Army after leaving nursing and care work, saying he made the decision suddenly after struggling to balance work and further studies.Kipchumba, who arrived…

Aug 14, 2026
Justice Makau Proposes Embassy-Based Labour Inspectors for Kenyans Working Overseas
Diaspora

Justice Makau Proposes Embassy-Based Labour Inspectors for Kenyans Working Overseas

Justice Nzioki Makau has called for stronger safeguards for Kenyans seeking employment abroad, including the deployment of specialised labour inspectors to Kenyan embassies to monitor workers’ welfare and ensure emplo…

Aug 14, 2026
Kenya Embassy in Paris Hiring Consular Assistant at €1,980 Monthly Salary
Diaspora

Kenya Embassy in Paris Hiring Consular Assistant at €1,980 Monthly Salary

The Embassy of Kenya in Paris is recruiting a Consular Assistant, with applications open to Kenyans legally resident in France until Friday, 4 September 2026.The successful candidate will support a range of consular s…

Aug 14, 2026
Government Takes Overseas Job Opportunities to Youth in Meru
Diaspora

Government Takes Overseas Job Opportunities to Youth in Meru

Kenya is expanding access to overseas employment in rural communities, with Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu leading grassroots engagements in Meru County under the government’s Diaspora Mashinani i…

Aug 14, 2026
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Kenyan in Canada Warns How Quickly Immigrants Can Become Homeless Abroad
Diaspora

Kenyan in Canada Warns How Quickly Immigrants Can Become Homeless Abroad

A Kenyan living in Canada has warned that immigrants can quickly become homeless after sudden setbacks, regardless of their education, employment or financial position.Moses Kiprono, who regularly speaks about diaspor…

Aug 14, 2026
Why Exchange Rates Matter More Than Transfer Fees When Sending Money to Kenya
Diaspora

Why Exchange Rates Matter More Than Transfer Fees When Sending Money to Kenya

The exchange rate applied to a money transfer can significantly affect how much Kenyan families receive, even when the transfer fee is low or waived.For Kenyans living abroad, sending money home supports household exp…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenyan Woman in Maryland Secures $800,000 US Grant to Grow Managu, Misheveve
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Maryland Secures $800,000 US Grant to Grow Managu, Misheveve

Dr Truphena Choti, founder of the AfriThrive Community Food Center in Maryland, has secured an $800,000 federal grant to expand her work growing traditional African vegetables in the United States.The grant was formal…

Aug 13, 2026
How Njeri Waithaka Is Bringing Hope to Isolated Kenyans in South Africa
Diaspora

How Njeri Waithaka Is Bringing Hope to Isolated Kenyans in South Africa

Njeri Waithaka, a Kenyan community leader in South Africa, is helping migrants facing isolation, legal difficulties and other challenges through organised community support.Waithaka, a professional in the insurance se…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenyan, 56, Arrested in Zambia Over Alleged Plot to Launch Election Cyberattacks
Diaspora

Kenyan, 56, Arrested in Zambia Over Alleged Plot to Launch Election Cyberattacks

Zambian authorities have arrested a 56-year-old Kenyan national accused of being contracted to carry out cyberattacks targeting state infrastructure ahead of Thursday’s general election.The Ministry of Home Affairs an…

Aug 13, 2026
Kenya Under Pressure Over Russia Recruitment Drive Targeting Young Women
Diaspora

Kenya Under Pressure Over Russia Recruitment Drive Targeting Young Women

Kenya’s National Employment Authority is facing questions over advertisements recruiting young Kenyan women for jobs under the “Alabuga Start” programme in Russia, amid concerns over the safety of citizens recruited t…

Aug 12, 2026
Kenya Seeks Churches’ Help to Keep Diaspora Families Connected
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Churches’ Help to Keep Diaspora Families Connected

Government officials, church leaders and community representatives met in Mombasa this week to discuss how to support Kenyan families separated by migration.The discussions took place during the 2nd Annual Internation…

Aug 12, 2026
Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi Wins Party Nomination for Minnesota House
Diaspora

Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi Wins Party Nomination for Minnesota House

Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi has won her party’s nomination for the Minnesota House of Representatives, securing a place on the ballot for the general election on 3 November 2026.Momanyi celebrated the primary victory in a…

Aug 12, 2026
‹ NewerOlder stories ›