Kenyan government agency handling foreign affairs and diaspora matters, overseeing repatriations from South Africa and international diplomatic engagement.
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… red Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The family of Sheila Jepkorir Chebii, a Kenyan national who died in Australia under unclear circumstances, is demanding answers from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs …
Sheila Chebii: Questions mount over death of Kenyan student in Australia as family demands probeThe Standard
… He said the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is working with Parliament to develop legislation that will formalise the allocation of resources to support the growing Kenyan diaspora community.“As government through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, we are work …
Government plans Diaspora Welfare Fund to support Kenyans abroadCitizen Digital
… Photo: Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says the government has cut embassy rental costs abroad by Ksh.3 billion annually after implementing fiscal reforms at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. …
Gov't says embassy rental costs cut by Ksh.3B a year after fiscal reformsThe Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs reports that 354 Kenyan nationals have become involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with 84 killed or missing. Of those identified, 77 are on front lines, 38 are in camps, 34 are hospitalised, 62 have been repatriated, and five are prisoners of war in Ukraine.
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The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs reports that 354 Kenyan nationals have become involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with 84 killed or missing. Of those identified, 77 are on front lines, 38 are in camps, 34 are hospitalised, 62 have been repatriated, and five are prisoners of war in Ukraine.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi met Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán at the UN General Assembly to explore opportunities for expanding bilateral trade, investment, and development cooperation between Kenya and Hungary.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and artificial intelligence company Anthropic have signed a Joint Declaration establishing a framework for cooperation on responsible AI, research, innovation and practical applications aligned with Kenya's national priorities. The agreement covers AI skills and capacity building, research, responsible public-sector applications, AI safety and evaluation, and locally relevant AI use cases in education and health.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and American AI company Anthropic signed a Joint Declaration on September 22, 2026, at the UN General Assembly, with President Ruto emphasizing Africa's need to pool resources and talent across the AI chain rather than depend on external systems.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi movement, warning they threaten regional stability and violate international humanitarian law, and called for immediate cessation of hostilities and protection of maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, civilian areas and sacred sites, saying such attacks breach international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability. The ministry also expressed concern about hostile activity affecting maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, and called for respect for international law and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has conveyed condolences to China and Nepal following devastating floods in the Xizang Autonomous Region and Nepal respectively, expressing Kenya's solidarity and offering support to affected families and communities.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →