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Roseline Njogu

Also known as: Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu

Principal Secretary at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, criticized by MPs in June 2026 for unresponsiveness to concerns about Kenyans abroad.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    In a recent announcement issued in July 2026, Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu reported that a total of 289 Kenyans have been recruited into the Russian military, with at least 69 either confirmed dead or missing in action.

    Grief, uncertainty as Kenyan families seek answers on kin killed, missing in Russia-Ukraine war
  3. July 2026
  4. The Standard

    Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu described the graduates as pioneers of Kenya's structured labour mobility programme with Germany.

    31 Kiambu TVET graduates set for Germany jobs in pilot labour mobility scheme
  5. The Standard

    The unrest has triggered a wave of repatriations across the continent.Kenya's Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, said by Wednesday about 48 Kenyans had returned from South Africa, with more expected after submitting repatriation requests to the Kenyan Embas

    Ghana demands justice as citizen killed in South Africa protests
  6. Citizen Digital

    didn’t have their passport or whose passport had expired and needed documentation, at the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria we have prepared what is called an emergency travel certificate to allow people to come back home,” said Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu

    More Kenyans evacuated from South Africa as anti-migrant protests escalate
  7. June 2026
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 30 – Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu says the government has evacuated 69 citizens from South Africa following anti-immigrants protests that were witnessed in various parts of the country.

    89 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa as anti-migrants protest grow
  9. Citizen Digital

    26 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa as 200 more request evacuation By Joseph Muia June 30, 2026 04:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu dur

    26 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa as 200 more request evacuation
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDiaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu briefs MPs on the welfare of Kenyans in the diaspora caught up in the Middle East conflict.

    PS Njogu on the spot over incompetence
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDiaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu and Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan.

    Kenya signs MOU with Armenia
  12. Capital News

    Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu said the initiative aligns with the department’s mandate of strengthening ties between Kenyans abroad and those at home, especially in trade and development.

    First Lady Rachel Ruto Champions Global Market Access for Kenyan Women Entrepreneurs
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    The report also cited Principal Secretaries Salome Muhia for policy coordination and programme implementation; Terry Mbaika for aviation and aerospace development, including infrastructure modernisation and safety; and Roseline Njogu for strengthening diaspora engagement through

    Waiguru, Koome, Miano cited among women recognised for driving reforms and service delivery
World & Region

Kenyan families seek answers on missing kin in Russia-Ukraine war

The News

Kenyan families are searching for relatives who left the country after being promised jobs in Russia and have since disappeared into the Russia-Ukraine war, with some declared dead, others missing, and many families having received no information about their loved ones' status or whereabouts.

3 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Kenyan families seek answers on missing kin in Russia-Ukraine war

    Kenyan families are searching for relatives who left the country after being promised jobs in Russia and have since disappeared into the Russia-Ukraine war, with some declared dead, others missing, and many families having received no information about their loved ones' status or whereabouts.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Kiambu TVET graduates begin German jobs in pilot scheme

    Thirty-one graduates from Kiambu National Polytechnic are set to work in Germany after completing a government-backed labour mobility programme, comprising 20 hospitality trainees and 11 landscaping trainees. The programme, a partnership involving the German Embassy and GIZ, is a pilot that the government plans to replicate across other TVET institutions.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghana demands justice after citizen killed in South Africa protests

    Ghana has condemned the fatal shooting of national Bashiru Isak, 40, during anti-immigrant protests in Cape Town on June 30, and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Ghana's High Commission lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and called for a full investigation and strengthened protection for Ghanaians in affected communities.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kenya evacuates 46 more citizens from South Africa amid protests

    More than 2,500 immigrants have been repatriated from South Africa as authorities intensify crackdowns following nationwide anti-migrant protests. Kenya continues evacuating its citizens, with 46 more expected to arrive, adding to the 86 already repatriated.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Kenya evacuates citizens from South Africa amid anti-migrant unrest

    Kenya's government has evacuated 69 citizens from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests, with the first batch of 26 arriving at Nairobi's international airport. Over 200 Kenyans have registered for evacuation and are sheltering at the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria, part of Kenya's larger diaspora of over 27,000 nationals in South Africa.

    30 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. 26 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa amid rising tensions

    At least 26 Kenyans have been repatriated from South Africa, with 64 more expected to arrive by Wednesday, as the government evacuates citizens amid rising anti-migrant tensions. About 200 Kenyans have requested evacuation since the government issued a public call for returns.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. MPs condemn Diaspora Affairs PS over unresponsiveness

    Members of Parliament have criticized the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, led by Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, for persistent delays and failure to respond adequately to concerns about Kenyans living and working abroad, including inquiries on a case where a woman was killed in Australia.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Kenya signs diaspora cooperation deal with Armenia

    Kenya and Armenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral ties, boost diaspora consultation and cooperation, and promote cultural initiatives. The agreement establishes a joint committee to oversee implementation and identify new areas of collaboration on diaspora affairs.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. First Lady, diaspora leaders plan global market access for women entrepreneurs

    The Diaspora Women Leaders Caucus, First Lady Rachel Ruto, and the Joyful Women Organization have agreed to collaborate on linking Kenyan women entrepreneurs to international markets and expanding global opportunities for locally made products, with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs coordinating implementation.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 7 May

  1. Survey recognises women leaders for reforms and service delivery

    A Kenya Track Survey has recognized several women serving in Kenya's governance, executive, legislative, judicial and technical sectors for significant contributions to national development, policy implementation, and service delivery. Among those highlighted are Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, and Principal Secretaries Salome Muhia and Terry Mbaika.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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