Foreign Diaspora Affairs Stories

South Sudan rebuffs IGAD mission as tensions between Kiir and Machar deepen
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 09, 2025

South Sudan is a member of IGAD, a regional bloc comprising eight countries from the Horn of Africa, the Nile Valley and the Great Lakes Region.

PS Njogu calls for safe houses in diaspora to protect over 4 million Kenyans
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 04, 2025

Safe houses are secure, temporary shelters often run by governments, NGOs, or embassies to protect vulnerable individuals — such as victims of abuse,...

Kenya issues safety advisory for citizens in Myanmar, Thailand after earthquake
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Citizens are advised to stay alert and follow local news and official updates for information on aftershocks and emergency response efforts.

44 Kenyans stuck in Myanmar and Thailand as state lacks funds to bring them home
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Many of those stranded were lured with promises of jobs that never materialised.

Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 12, 2025

In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.

Revised work permits for foreigners seek to improve Kenya’s global appeal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mudavadi said the new regulations are designed to encourage regional integration, fairness, digital job growth, and increased foreign exchange revenue...

Kenyans in North America top in record diaspora remittances of Sh55.13 billion in August
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

According to CBK, on average, daily remittances reached Sh1.78 billion, bringing the total for the first eight months of the year to $2.81 billion (Sh...

Kenya's ambiguous ban on labour migration to Lebanon as tensions escalate in Middle East
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 08, 2024

There are 26,000 Kenyans in Lebanon, the majority of whom are domestic workers.

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