The Prime CS maintained that the growing movement of Kenyan workers to international labour markets was creating new economic opportunities but also increasing the government's responsibility to protect migrants from exploitation, trafficking and unsafe working conditions
By Chrispho OwuorThe initiative is part of the department’s mandate to promote and safeguard the welfare of Kenyans living outside the country
By Chrispho OwuorThe Foundation urged that partnerships should prioritise government-funded hospitals because they serve the largest number of patients despite operating with limited resources, adding that successful collaborations should eventually extend from national referral hospitals to county referral facilities to ensure specialised healthcare reaches communities across Kenya
By Chrispho OwuorIn March 2026, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed to end the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into Russia’s military through official defence channels.
By David AbonyoThe returnees, who included minors, priority cases and other vulnerable persons, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday night aboard the latest government-sponsored flight coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the State Department said the returnees were also provided with immediate psychosocial assistance to help them recover from the experiences they faced during the violence.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe State Department for Diaspora Affairs directed Kenyans who still wish to return through the government programme to urgently register with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria and appear for vetting before the deadline.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe government said Mudavadi will push for stronger protections for Kenyan workers and improved labour standards as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the rights and welfare of citizens employed in the Kingdom.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNEA Director General Joseph Njue said labour migration continues to provide employment opportunities for many Kenyans while contributing valuable foreign exchange earnings through remittances.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe government said the evacuation is being coordinated through a multi-agency team that activated emergency protocols on Sunday to facilitate the safe movement of Kenyans from South Africa.
By Bradley BosireThe concerns were raised during deliberations on a statement sought by Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative Caroline Ng’elechei regarding the death of a Kenyan woman in Australia shortly after relocating there.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAs part of the implementation plan, Kenya and Armenia will establish a Joint Committee to coordinate activities under the agreement and assess progress over time. The committee will also facilitate information sharing and recommend additional areas of cooperation as the partnership develops.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDiaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu told MPs Kenya is pursuing exhumation and repatriation of Jesca Kashutu Ziro, a Kenyan domestic worker buried in Saudi Arabia, outlining notifications, medical findings and diplomatic steps.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe State Department for Diaspora Affairs has asked MPs for an extra Sh400 million to evacuate distressed Kenyans from conflict-prone regions, as rising repatriation costs strain its budget.
By David AbonyoShe also details a penalty waiver negotiated with India to help visa overstayers return home without paying thousands of rupees in fines.
By Chrispho OwuorThe State Department for Diaspora Affairs has repeatedly urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to rely only on officially sanctioned channels and to report suspected cases of fraud to the relevant authorities.
By Bradley BosireIn a public notice issued on Thursday, the Ministry urged members of the public to send the names and addresses of at-risk Kenyans, both in neighboring and faraway countries, through official communication channels to help facilitate timely assistance.
By David Abonyo