Diaspora
KNBS report reveals Ksh931.8 billion in remittances to Kenya
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The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics released its 2025 Remittances Household Survey Report on Tuesday showing total inflows of Ksh931.8 billion from June 2024 to May 2025. The United States accounted for 43.5 per cent of the total. Most funds went to household consumption rather than investment.
The Teochew-language film Dear You has drawn large audiences in China while prompting discussions about soft power across Southeast Asia. Released on April 30, it has earned over 1.6 billion yuan there.
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One of Ethiopia's most prominent musicians, Teddy Afro, has released his first major album since 2017, titled Etorika (2026). The project garnered millions of views and streams within hours, sparking discussions in Ethiopia and the diaspora. It addresses themes of unity, identity, generational reflection, and social tensions.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has confirmed that the Kenyan government has evacuated nearly 20 young citizens tricked into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. He made the revelation during a burial in Kakamega County, warning families against fake overseas job offers. The statement follows the recovery of three Kenyan bodies from the war zone on February 6, 2026.
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The Kenyan government has signed a Letter of Intent with Athari Global, a diaspora-owned Canadian firm, to expand structured pathways for employment in Canada's healthcare sector. The initiative involves training Kenyans in disability support work and linking them with employers in Canada under the Muuguzi Majuu program. Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu stated that Athari currently has 30 Kenyan participants, with 19 already employed in Canada.