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Roseline Njogu

Also known as: Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu

Roseline Njogu — Principal Secretary at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, facing parliamentary criticism over delays in responding to concerns about Kenyans abroad.

2026-05-072026-11-02

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

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

    Kenya signs MOU with Armenia
  3. 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
  4. May 2026
  5. 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

Monday 12 October

  1. Kenyan government launches weekly podcast to explain policies

    The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary is launching a weekly podcast called the Phantom Podcast to explain government programmes, policies, and Kenya's international engagements. The show debuts on Tuesday, October 13, with initial episodes focusing on President William Ruto's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

    12 October 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Kenya's foreign enlistment law may bar war victim compensation

    Kenyans recruited into Russia's military face a legal obstacle to compensation under Section 68 of Kenya's Penal Code, which criminalizes foreign military service without presidential authority. The law applies even to recruits who allege they were misled into military contracts after seeking civilian employment.

    4 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Kenyans recruited to Russia's war seek compensation amid uncertainty

    Families of roughly 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia face murky compensation networks and unconfirmed status of their relatives. An August 2026 investigation found intermediaries claiming to secure compensation of up to US$150,000 for families of those killed or missing, charging commissions of 30 per cent, though authorities have provided little reliable confirmation of the recruits' whereabouts.

    3 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

  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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