AdvertisementTop banner · 970×90 / 728×90

Diaspora

How House Help Rose to Etihad Airways Hostess and Owner of Two Bedroom Flats

Rebbeca Owino never envisioned herself living a life of luxury or wealth while she served as a housekeeper. Rebbeca surpassed overwhelming obstacles with persistence and tenacity to reach a distinguished career as a c…

Oct 29, 2023

Diaspora

Laws Set for Review to End Double Taxation, DP Gachagua Assures Kenyans in the Diapora

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the government will be reviewing legislation to prevent Kenyans in the diaspora from being subjected to double taxation when sending money back home. Speaking at a…

Oct 29, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Among 5 Killed in DRC Rebels Attack

On Friday, a tragic incident occurred when a rebel group carried out an ambush, resulting in the death of five individuals, including a Kenyan truck driver. Government employee Barthelemy Kambale, who was interviewed…

Oct 29, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan-American Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley Announces Bid for Minnesota House of Representatives Seat

Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley is refusing to let defeat define her political aspirations following an unsuccessful run for the Minnesota State Senate in 2022. Hiltsley has embarked on another campaign journey, this time to…

Oct 28, 2023

Diaspora

Deputy President Gachagua Urges Kenyans in the Diaspora to Invest in Treasury Bonds

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans residing abroad to consider investing in Treasury bonds and bills. Speaking on October 25, during an interactive session with Kenyans in Belgium, Gachagua emphasised…

Oct 27, 2023

AdvertisementIn-feed ad

Diaspora

Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC Hiring for the Position of Administrative Clerk

The Embassy of Kenya in Washington D.C. invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Administrative Clerk. The position will be based at the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C. The Incumbent will be…

Oct 27, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Vanessa Kingori Ranked Among Most Powerful Black People in the UK

Chief Business Officer of Condé Nast in Britain Vanessa Kingori has been ranked among the most influential black individuals in the United Kingdom. By increasing Condé Nast's revenue by 95% in just a year, Kingori has…

Oct 27, 2023

Diaspora

US Judge Allows Man Convicted in $250 Million Food Aid Fraud Scheme to Travel to Kenya to Sell Properties

A man with Kenyan ties who was found guilty of stealing food aid has been granted permission by a United States court to travel to Kenya and sell properties he acquired with the stolen funds. Included in Liban Alishir…

Oct 26, 2023

Diaspora

Woman in Shock After Mother Blows Sh400,000 Savings Earned in Saudi Arabia

Jane Waithera, a 33-year-old woman and mother, is still grappling with feelings of betrayal. In a recent interview, she recounts her recent return to Kenya after a long stint in Saudi Arabia only to discover that her…

Oct 26, 2023

Diaspora

Lawyer Turned Chef: Kenyan Woman Running Own Restaurant in Germany

In 2006, Carol Waithera embarked on a life-changing journey with a German man she had recently met, leading her to leave her home country. As an experienced lawyer from Kenya, she was met off guard by the foreign envi…

Oct 25, 2023

Diaspora

Robert Mokaya: How I Got a Scholarship to Study at Cambridge University

Robert Mokaya, a professor of Material Chemistry and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement at the University of Nottingham in the UK, stands out as the only black chemistry professor in the country. This is accord…

Oct 24, 2023

Diaspora

Diaspora Kenyans Cut Money Remitted Home by Sh2 Billion

Kenyans living and working abroad reduced their remittances to their home country by Sh2 billion in September despite the easing inflationary pressure in key markets such as the US. This marks the second consecutive m…

Oct 24, 2023

AdvertisementIn-feed ad

Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Narrates Ordeal of Deportation From Germany

Kenyan woman Stemy Yelsha recently recounted her journey of deportation from Germany, accompanied by her young daughter. Hailing from Kenya, Stemy reluctantly migrated to Germany along with her mother. However, to her…

Oct 20, 2023

Diaspora

Mudavadi Sheds Light Into the Death of a Kenyan Diplomat in the UK

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed the circumstances surrounding the passing of a diplomat from the Kenya High Commission in the UK. In a recent meeting with the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intellige…

Oct 19, 2023

Diaspora

How Your Host Family Shapes Your Life After Winning a Green Card

Living and studying in the United States can be a life-changing experience, but it also presents unique challenges, especially for international students. Bob Mwiti, a specialist in The KENYA Airlift Program, shares i…

Oct 18, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan-Owned Swahili Village Restaurant Fights Labour Law Violation Claims

A popular restaurant in the US owned by a Kenyan entrepreneur is refuting claims that it has been unlawfully underpaying its employees at its Washington branch. August saw Swahili Village face a wage theft lawsuit fro…

Oct 15, 2023

Diaspora

Renowned Kenyan Broadcaster Fred Obachi Tells Kenyans Abroad to Remember Humble Roots, Help Beyond Relatives

Renowned Kenyan broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka has urged Kenyans living abroad to always remember their humble beginnings and the pivotal role their communities played in their journey out of poverty. In his recent a…

Oct 12, 2023

Diaspora

Plans Underway to Evacuate Kenyans Stuck in Israel, Says Diaspora Affairs PS Njogu

Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu says that no Kenyan has been harmed or killed in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. According to Njogu, Kenya's administration is working to evacuate Kenyan…

Oct 12, 2023

Diaspora

Requirements to Participate in the US Green Card Lottery (DV-2025)

Registration for the green card lottery program for fiscal year 2025 (DV-2025) began on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 and will run until Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12pm EST. The green card lottery program, officially k…

Oct 9, 2023

Diaspora

Judy Maina: How I Moved to the US on Visit Visa, Changed to Green Card in 7 Months

Judy Maina, a Kenyan nurse based in the US, recently shared her journey of transitioning from a US visit visa to obtaining a green card. On her YouTube channel, Nurse Judy opens up about her experience moving to the U…

Oct 7, 2023