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… 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 …
31 Kiambu TVET graduates set for Germany jobs in pilot labour mobility schemeCitizen Digital
… According to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, more than 200 Kenyans have expressed interest in returning home. …
More Kenyans evacuated from South Africa as anti-migrant protests escalateThe Standard
… 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. …
26 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa as xenophobia threats intensifiesThe Standard
… 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 …
PS Njogu on the spot over incompetenceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDiaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu and Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan. …
Kenya signs MOU with ArmeniaCapital News
… The partnership will be coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs in collaboration with relevant government agencies. …
First Lady Rachel Ruto Champions Global Market Access for Kenyan Women EntrepreneursThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged young Kenyans seeking jobs abroad to use official channels through the Labour Ministry, the National Employment Authority and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.He said the government would work with …
Ruto announces 12 per cent pay rise for Kenyan workersThe government has flagged off 27 Kenyan TVET graduates trained in plumbing, electrical installation, and construction for employment in Dubai under the Kazi Majuu programme. The initiative aims to link skills development with employment opportunities in international labour markets.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The government has flagged off 27 Kenyan TVET graduates trained in plumbing, electrical installation, and construction for employment in Dubai under the Kazi Majuu programme. The initiative aims to link skills development with employment opportunities in international labour markets.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Secretary for Diaspora Investments urged citizens abroad to channel more remittances into investments at home, noting that about 80 per cent of the roughly $7 billion in annual diaspora remittances go to consumption rather than investment. The appeal was made at the opening of a Kenya-Australia cultural exhibition in Nairobi.
2 November 2026 · Capital News →
At the Bahari Yetu Festival in Lamu County, over 200 fisherfolk from 10 Beach Management Units were urged to acquire professional skills and explore overseas employment opportunities, with the Kenyan diaspora identified as a source of expertise and knowledge transfer for coastal development and marine conservation initiatives.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is pursuing the reclassification of its nationals held as prisoners of war in Ukraine as victims of human trafficking, arguing that many were recruited under false employment promises. The government says this designation could improve their access to international assistance and support their repatriation efforts under UN protocols.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
The government has records of 354 Kenyans linked to the Russia-Ukraine war, including 84 killed or missing in action and five held as prisoners of war in Ukraine, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Russia has stopped enlisting additional Kenyans after Kenya secured the country's placement on Russia's 'Stop List' in March.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
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.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has commended the National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, as the best-performing government ministry in public communication, noting that it effectively simplifies complex economic issues for public understanding through regular media briefings and clear explanations of policies.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →