State Department for Diaspora Affairs

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.

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June 2026
2 JunCapital 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 Entrepreneurs
May 2026
1 MayThe 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 workers

Business

President Ruto launches Kenya Diaspora Investment Platform in New York

The News

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 →

Yesterday

President Ruto launches Kenya Diaspora Investment Platform in New York
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 →

Wednesday 16 September

Mudavadi urges Kenyans to verify overseas job offers
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 →

Friday 7 August

Former spokesman praises Treasury's clear economic communication
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 →

Monday 3 August

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

Repatriated Kenyans from South Africa seek government financial support
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 →
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 →

Wednesday 1 July

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

Kenya evacuates citizens amid South Africa security unrest
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 →

Tuesday 23 June

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

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

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 →

Friday 1 May

Ruto announces 12% general wage rise, 15% for agriculture
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 →