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Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

Government ministry overseeing repatriation of Kenyans from South Africa and diaspora welfare initiatives, currently implementing cost-reduction measures.

2026-05-042026-08-24

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    The Qatari delegation was led by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Ahmad Hassan Al-Hammadi, while Kenya was represented by Dr Korir Sing’Oei, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.

    Kenya, Qatar Agree to Boost Trade, Investment and Skilled Labour Cooperation
  3. The Standard

    An agreement with the Foreign Service Academy of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is aimed at strengthening training in diplomacy and international affairs, including foreign policy, international law and communication.

    How Kabarak University is shaping its niche in higher education sector
  4. The Standard

    The family has formally petitioned the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to intervene.

    80-Year-Old Grandmother appeals to bring granddaughter's body home from Lebanon
  5. July 2026
  6. Capital News

    In a statement issued Friday, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said the attacks, including those targeting Saudi Arabian oil tankers, and threats to blockade the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait pose significant risks to interna

    Kenya condemns Red Sea attacks, cites fuel supply risks amid escalating crisis
  7. Citizen Digital

    The event is being organised by the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation (SDSRI) in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, INVIGENCE Ltd and Twinspen Limited.

    Kenya to host continental technology summit to drive AI, innovation, investment
  8. Citizen Digital

    Saudi Arabia By Anthony Ndwiga July 15, 2026 09:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The family learnt of the death of Frida Kageni, 31, through a phone call from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

    Embu family appeals for help to repatriate remains of kin who died in Saudi Arabia
  9. Citizen Digital

    The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs stated that it is continuously monitoring the situation to determine when the evacuation effort can be brought to a close.

    'They saved me from hell': 422 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa as returnees recount ordeal
  10. Capital News

    Representing the Government of Kenya, Ambassador Patrick Wamoto, Director General of the Foreign Service Academy at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, congratulated Rwanda on what he described as an extraordinary national transformation built on unity, visionary leader

    Kenya, Rwanda Renew Commitment To Regional Peace and Cooperation At 32nd Liberation Day Anniversary Nairobi
  11. Capital News

    or of Public Prosecutions, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Counter Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the Joint Operations Centre at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

    ODPP Trains Kenya Airways Frontline Staff To Detect Human Trafficking At Airports
  12. The Standard

    In a statement the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said that Kenyan citizens willing to be evacuated to register with the Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria.This comes after about 200 Kenyans were brought back home.

    Repatriation of Kenyans in South Africa to end on July 9

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya, Qatar deepen ties on trade, investment, and labour

    Kenya and Qatar have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, food security, and skilled labour recruitment following political consultations in Doha on August 11, 2026.

    13 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kabarak University ranked Kenya's top private university

    Kabarak University has been ranked Kenya's top private university and fifth overall in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, among 11 Kenyan institutions included in the global ranking. The university has also earned recognition as Best Performing Higher Learning Institution in Kenya at the 2025 Africa Champions Awards.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kiambu grandmother seeks funds to repatriate granddaughter from Lebanon

    An 80-year-old grandmother from Ndenderu-Kianjogu in Kiambu County is appealing for KSh675,000 to bring home the body of her granddaughter, Lucy Wanjiru Nduta, who died in a hit-and-run accident in Lebanon on May 17 while working there. The grandmother has raised Lucy and two other orphaned grandchildren for more than two decades following their mother's death in 2005.

    1 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. Kenya warns Houthi Red Sea attacks threaten fuel supplies, inflation

    Kenya has condemned Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, warning that the maritime security crisis could disrupt global fuel supplies, increase freight costs, and fuel inflation, while stating the government has contingency measures to safeguard petroleum imports.

    24 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Kenya to host Africa Technology Leadership Conference in October

    Kenya will host the second Africa Technology Leadership Conference in October 2026 to position itself as the continent's hub for science, technology, and innovation-driven investment. The two-day event, scheduled for October 22–23 in Nairobi, is expected to attract more than 3,500 delegates from over 30 countries including government leaders, investors, and technology firms.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Embu family seeks help repatriating daughter's remains from Saudi Arabia

    Frida Kageni, 31, died in a Saudi Arabian hospital on July 7 while receiving treatment for meningitis. Her family in Embu County is appealing to the government and well-wishers for financial help to cover the logistical costs of bringing her body home.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. 422 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

    At least 422 Kenyans have been repatriated from South Africa since an evacuation exercise began on June 30 amid xenophobic violence, with another group of 50 expected to arrive. The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is monitoring the situation to determine when the evacuation effort can conclude.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. Kenya commends Rwanda's transformation at Liberation Day celebration

    Kenya has commended Rwanda's transformation over three decades since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, describing it as an inspiration to the continent. The message was delivered during celebrations of Rwanda's 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) in Nairobi, attended by over 800 guests including diplomats and Kenyan government officials.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 4 July

  1. ODPP trains Kenya Airways staff to identify trafficking victims

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has trained 112 Kenya Airways frontline staff to identify trafficking victims, preserve evidence, and strengthen referrals for investigation and prosecution at Kenya's airports through a two-day capacity-building programme.

    4 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya's repatriation of citizens from South Africa ends July 9

    The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs announced that the government's repatriation exercise for Kenyans in South Africa due to xenophobia will conclude on July 9, with the final flight departing from Johannesburg that day. About 200 Kenyans have been brought back home so far, with 151 repatriated by Thursday and 240 nationals registered for assistance.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi visits Saudi Arabia for bilateral talks

    Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has begun a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia for high-level political consultations aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and the Gulf nation. The visit will focus on regional peace and security, labour migration, trade, investment, and the welfare of Kenyan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. 48 more Kenyans repatriated from South Africa amid crackdown

    Forty-eight more Kenyans stranded in South Africa arrived on July 1, bringing the total repatriated to 180, following an anti-immigrant crackdown and the June 30 deadline for undocumented and illegal foreigners. The government expects more repatriations in coming days, with returnees like one man who operated a supermarket in Durban now returning with minimal possessions.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Wanjiru family denied access to Parliament BATUK inquiry session

    The family of Agnes Wanjiru, whose 2012 murder has been linked to British soldiers in BATUK, was reportedly denied access to a closed-door Parliamentary session on June 10, 2026, where the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations deliberated on findings from its inquiry into the military unit's conduct. The family received no formal explanation for the denial.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Family demands probe into Kenyan student's death in Australia

    Sheila Jepkorir Chebii, a Kenyan student, was found dead at a hotel in Sydney last month; Australian authorities treated it as a suspected suicide after she fell from the 19th floor, but her family is demanding a comprehensive investigation and calling on the Kenyan High Commission to seek clarity from Australian authorities.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Government developing welfare fund for Kenyans abroad

    The government is developing a legal framework to establish a welfare fund for Kenyans living abroad to provide social protection, emergency assistance and repatriation support, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi. The fund would complement plans for a Diaspora Bond framework to mobilise savings from Kenyans abroad for investment in national development projects.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Government cuts embassy rental costs by 3 billion shillings annually

    Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has cut embassy rental expenses by 3 billion shillings annually through fiscal reforms. The reforms are part of broader efficiency and accountability measures, and the government has also strengthened engagement with the Kenyan diaspora through formalised labour mobility agreements.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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