Diaspora

20 Aug 2025 - Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is under increasing public and legal scrutiny following highly controversial comments he…

20 Aug 2025 - ICE Fear: Detentions of Delivery Drivers in DC Concern Immigrants DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA - Community Center For Kenyans In Diaspora Isaac Mbugua In recent weeks,…

19 Aug 2025 - Security Alert: Exercise Personal Security and Situational Awareness

19 Aug 2025 - The United States is witnessing a significant wave of visa cancellations affecting international students, as the Trump administration intensifies its national security…

19 Aug 2025 - Although smoking remains the leading risk factor, the Canadian Cancer Society estimates about a quarter of lung cancer cases in the country are non-smokers. In addition,…

19 Aug 2025 - Minnesota State House Rep. Cedric Frazier is the first to announce a run for the open Hennepin County Attorney Seat. The election is in 2026.

19 Aug 2025 - Unique Journey: Kenyans Embrace Jamaica’s Vibrant Culture DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA - Community Center For Kenyans In Diaspora Isaac Mbugua In the heart of the Caribbean…

18 Aug 2025 - The independent tribunal that administers Canada’s labour laws has deemed the strike by Air Canada’s some 10,000 flight attendants illegal and is ordering workers back to…

18 Aug 2025 - Kenyan Team in High-Level Trade Talks in US Ahead of Ruto’s Visit DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA - Community Center For Kenyans In Diaspora Isaac Mbugua Kenya has initiated…

18 Aug 2025 - Youth employment continues to fall, according to Statistics Canada. Its most recent survey showed the rate of employment in youth aged 15 to 24 fell 0.7…

18 Aug 2025 - Voters head to the polls today in a rural Alberta byelection that’s getting an unusual level of national attention. Battle River—Crowfoot was left vacant when Conservative…

18 Aug 2025 - The Kenyan community at home and abroad is mourning the sudden death of Evanson Muriithi Mukira, who passed away on July 31, 2025, in California, USA. Muriithi, originally…

18 Aug 2025 - US universities are grappling with a steep decline in international student enrollment, a trend driven by stricter immigration policies and a shrinking domestic student pool…

16 Aug 2025 - Building Kenyan Community Abroad: KCFA’s Impact Story DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA - Community Center For Kenyans In Diaspora Isaac Mbugua As the world grows more…

15 Aug 2025 - Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joined state and local officials for the ribbon cutting ceremony of new affordable housing in Robbinsdale.

14 Aug 2025 - Seeing her brother, Sylvan, board a plane to America was a moment of pure pride and joy for Solace Capello. Standing at the airport, she spoke with a glowing smile about how…

14 Aug 2025 - For Doreen Kabuku David, the journey from her hometown of Mwingi in Kitui County to Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Allendale, Michigan, is nothing short of a dream…

14 Aug 2025 - International Law Enforcement Academy

13 Aug 2025 - Bernard Omari Ayako of Spring Park, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.

13 Aug 2025 - Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Xp Lee has won the Democratic primary to fill the seat formerly held by the late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

13 Aug 2025 - Kenyan Man Chooses Self-Deportation After Years in the US DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA - Community Center For Kenyans In Diaspora Isaac Mbugua After 16 years of building a…

12 Aug 2025 - In Meru County, Kenya, the International Scholars Program (ISP) recently brought together its Nairobi and Meru teams for a two-day retreat designed to strengthen bonds,…

11 Aug 2025 - Fishing and agriculture are among the main economic sectors in Somalia. These activities are a primary source of income for a large proportion of Somali households. -…

11 Aug 2025 - Somalia is a country particularly affected by gender-based violence and inequality. - Humanitarian Aid / Source : France in Kenya and Somalia (https://ke.ambafrance.…

11 Aug 2025 - France is actively involved in health projects, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable populations. - Humanitarian Aid / Source : France in Kenya and Somalia (…

11 Aug 2025 - Illustration in the food sector – France supports NGOs and international organizations in the fight against the food crisis in Somalia - Humanitarian Aid / Source :…

11 Aug 2025 - France is a long-standing humanitarian partner of Somalia. Since 2022, bilateral humanitarian aid has increased significantly (€7 million in 2024 compared to €2.25 million…

11 Aug 2025 - In October 2024, this French Circle opened its doors in Hargeisa. This institution aims to promote cultural dialogue and the learning of French. - Development and…

11 Aug 2025 - France, through the French Development Agency (AFD), is supporting the pastoral sector in East Africa with a regional project worth €9 million launched in 2024. -…

11 Aug 2025 - On December 2, 2024, French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet and Somali Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh met in Nairobi to sign a bilateral agreement canceling a debt of €138.3…

11 Aug 2025 - Marrying US Citizen No Longer Guarantees Citizenship DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA - Community Center For Kenyans In Diaspora Isaac Mbugua The United States Citizenship and…

10 Aug 2025 - Kenyan Women in the United States (KWITU) concluded their annual reunion and 10-year celebration at the InterContinental Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul on Saturday.

9 Aug 2025 - The largest organization of Kenyan women in North America began a three-day convention in Minnesota Friday to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

8 Aug 2025 - Mobile Consular Service (MCS) The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is conducting the next phase of Mobile Consular Services. Kindly register your consular needs via the…

8 Aug 2025 - When Samuel Karani received his I-20 from the University of Kentucky, the dream of studying in the United States felt more real than ever. But there was still one final…

8 Aug 2025 - From Murang’a County, Kenya, to the halls of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Joseph Njakwe’s journey is one fueled by ambition, patience, and unwavering…

7 Aug 2025 - The Little Africa festival returned to St. Paul for the 11th year on Sunday with members from African communities showcasing their cultures.

5 Aug 2025 - For many young Kenyans, the idea of studying in the United States remains a distant dream. But for Samuel Karani, that dream is no longer a hope — it’s now his reality.…

5 Aug 2025 - Kenyan presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang'i brought his diaspora campaign roadshow to Minnesota when he addressed over 1,000 Kenyans on Sunday.

4 Aug 2025 - For Samuel Karani, a young man from the quiet village of Kiamaina in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, the path to opportunity has always been lit by one thing—education. Raised in a…

4 Aug 2025 - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Evanson Muriithi Mukira, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, and more recently residing in Los Angeles, California…

1 Aug 2025 - A new 16-page issue brief by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies warns that Black communities are under threat as Trump eliminates DEI.

1 Aug 2025 - Emily Mwihaki Mwangi, a determined young woman from Ruai in Nairobi County, is finally living her dream. After years of preparation, a visa denial, and two deferrals, Emily…

31 Jul 2025 - Kenyan presidential candidate, Dr. Fred Matiang'i, will bring his diaspora campaign roadshow to Minnesota with events on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, 2025.

31 Jul 2025 - Wadaag Commons, a 39-unit affordable housing complex, the brainchild of the first Somali developer in the United States, Nawal Noor, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

30 Jul 2025 - When Bob Mwiti stood before students and alumni at the annual mentorship day at Nkubu High School, he wasn’t just another old boy returning to inspire—he was living proof of…

28 Jul 2025 - In what organizers called the first of its kind in the United States, a Liberian Independence Day Parade took place in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on July 26, 2025.

28 Jul 2025 - Rev. Alexander Bango Collins, the board chair of Liberian Ministers Association in Minnesota has told Liberians to be pragmatic and tell the country’s ‘full story.’

25 Jul 2025 - The French national day – « Bastille Day » – celebrated on July 14th commemorates the legacy of the French Revolution around the values of liberty, equality and fraternity…

25 Jul 2025 - The largest gathering of Kenyan women in the diaspora (KWITU) is set to take place in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on August for their 10th anniversary reunion.