DIASPORA NEWS
1
In July, Kenyans residing and working abroad sent a record-breaking $378.1 million (Sh54.6 billion) back home to support their loved ones during tough times.
This amount represents an 18.4% increase from the $319.4 million (Sh46.1 billion) sent in July 2022, marking the second consecutive…
2
Jacob Kaimenyi, a former Kenyan ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and mission to the European Union, is encouraging Kenyans to participate in 'food diplomacy' by promoting Kenyan cuisine abroad.
He believes that showcasing Kenyan dishes can help market the country's diverse cultures and…
1
On Monday, August 21, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha announced the departure of 76 Kenyan nurses to work in the United Kingdom.
On August 24, the selected group of nurses will depart from Kenya to work in the UK. This recruitment comes as part of the Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA…
3
Elaine Grigg never imagined that she would play American football professionally when she was growing up in Kenya.
At the age of eight, she and her family relocated to Australia. While she didn't have a passion for sports, her father coerced her into playing football which she surprisingly…
9
Damarie Kalonzo, the daughter of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has made a name for herself in the legal field in the United Kingdom.
Following in her father's footsteps, who established his own law firm in the 1980s, Damarie currently holds the position of Global Human Rights Assistant…
1
Earlier this year, Nyeri County Governor appointed Prof Peter Ndiang’ui as the County's Honorary Ambassador.
A group of individuals from various parts of the United States and Canada have come together as a team under the Nyeri Diaspora Advisory Council (DAC) to collaborate with the Nyeri County…
4
The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Uganda has been obliged to act due to the increasing number of Kenyans illegally obtaining the country's national identity cards.
Uganda's authorities have expressed concern that Kenya and other East African countries are using these identity cards for criminal…
3
Bartending is often portrayed as a fun job where you get paid to party.
In Barcelona, Spain, two Kenyan bartenders arrive at Paradiso, the world's best bar, armed with Kenyan spices and ingredients to create a memorable experience for their customers. Monica Riungu, the bar manager at Hero,…
3
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…
0
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…
