State Department for Diaspora Affairs — Kenyan government agency handling diaspora matters, led by Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, coordinating repatriation and investment initiatives for citizens abroad.
… The platform, spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, is designed to deepen engagement with the Kenyan diaspora, formalise investment commitments and unlock opportunities in strategic sectors of the economy.The launch coincide …
… The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs noted that the Government was expanding opportunities for Kenyans to work abroad but stressed that labour mobility must be accompanied by safeguards to protect workers’ rights and dignity.Speaking during the fourth Annual Emp …
… He also recognised the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, the State Department for Public Health and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs for their communication efforts. …
… 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. …
… Africa return By Melita Ole Tenges July 21, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file image showing a group of Kenyans repatriated from South Africa outside the State Department for Diaspora Affairs …
… German language classes and workplace-readiness courses aligned with the needs of employers in Bavaria, Germany.The programme is a partnership between Kiambu National Polytechnic, the German Embassy, GIZ, the State Department for TVET and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs …
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, State Department for Diaspora Affairs said the first group of evacuees arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on June 30 and received support services upon arrival. …
… ocalizeDiaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu briefs MPs on the welfare of Kenyans in the diaspora caught up in the Middle East conflict. [Courtesy, X] Members of Parliament have condemned what they termed as persistent delays and an unresponsive State Department for Diaspora Affairs …
President William Ruto unveiled the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform, a digital tool designed to connect Kenyans abroad with investment opportunities and formalise their contribution to national development. The platform was launched during a presidential meeting with Kenyans in the United States, alongside a joint Declaration of Intent signed by the Kenyan Government, the United Nations, and Equity Group Holdings.
President William Ruto unveiled the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform, a digital tool designed to connect Kenyans abroad with investment opportunities and formalise their contribution to national development. The platform was launched during a presidential meeting with Kenyans in the United States, alongside a joint Declaration of Intent signed by the Kenyan Government, the United Nations, and Equity Group Holdings.
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify every job offer through official government channels, warning that unverified offers can expose jobseekers to trafficking, exploitation and armed conflicts. Kenya has entered labour arrangements with the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Germany, Austria and Italy.
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.
477 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic violence are appealing to the government for financial assistance to rebuild their lives after returning home jobless and without income. The returnees, gathered at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, want funding to restart businesses and restart their livelihoods.
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.
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.
Twenty-six Kenyans have been repatriated from South Africa on June 30 as authorities conduct emergency evacuations amid growing security concerns and unrest; another 60 are expected to return later that day.
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.
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.
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.
President William Ruto announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 per cent increase in agricultural wages during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County. The announcement comes as the Central Organisation of Trade Unions had requested a 23 per cent wage increment.