DIASPORA NEWS

Kenyans living and working abroad sent home $332.6 million (Sh40.6 billion) in October, the latest data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows. October’s inflows represent a 4.6 percent growth compared to the $318 million (Sh38.8 billion) remitted in September and a 1.5 percent decline from the…

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua is currently on an official visit to the United States as part of his efforts to improve the welfare of Kenyans abroad. During the tour, Mutua visited Kenya’s Embassy in Washington, D.C, and the consulate in Los Angeles where he engaged…

The Real Housewives of Atlanta actress Shamea Morton and her Kenyan-born husband Gerald Mwangi are expecting their second child. Shamea, 40, announced the exciting news on Wednesday via Instagram where she shared two photos of her and Gerald posing alongside a sonogram photo and a sign that reads "…

Another Kenyan domestic worker in Saudi Arabia has pleaded with the government to rescue her from her cruel employer and bring her back home.  Purity Mwanzia, who hails from Machakos County, traveled to the Gulf state in June this year in search of greener pastures but her life there has…

A Kenyan Catholic priest lost his life after drowning in a river in Brazil on Monday. Father James Wahome Irungu, who hailed from Nyeri County, drowned in the San Fransisco river, according to the Diocese of Bonfim Bahia, Brazil. "It's with deep regret that we announce the passing of Fr. James…

A Kenyan family is in agony after learning about the tragic death of their daughter, who is reported to have secretly traveled to Lebanon with her boyfriend. 22-year-old Edna Kemunto from Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County is said to have accidentally fallen off the balcony at her boyfriend’s house on…

A Kenyan domestic worker who is being held captive by her employer in Saudi Arabia is appealing for help to return home.  Gloria Wairimu Wachira, 19, left Kenya for Saudi Arabia in December last year after signing a two-year contract with Nairobi-based Joywan Staffing Agency, Nation reports.…

Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale has announced the death of his nephew Yul Brian Khalwale Ashiono, who was killed in a car fire in Federal Way, Washington on Thursday evening. Through Facebook on Sunday, Senator Khalwale said Ashiono, 37, was the son of his late brother Capt. Gaeb Ashiono…

Kenyan Moipei sisters Mary, Maggy, Marta, 29, and Seraphine, 27, are making a name for themselves after moving to the United States this year. Their dad Nicholas Moipei told Nation that the four relocated to New York six months ago to join the world-famous Broadway Theatre District, which stages…

US-based Kenyan software engineer Nelly Cheboi has been shortlisted for the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year Award, which honors individuals from across the world who are making a positive impact on society through small acts of kindness. Cheboi's foundation Techlit Africa has been lauded for recycling…