The Kenyan Diaspora in the United States: 150,000-Strong Community, Tech and Healthcare Workforce, Remittance Patterns and the US-Kenya Bilateral Relationship
The Kenyan diaspora in the US numbers approximately 150,000 and is one of the most professionally accomplished African diaspora communities. A complete guide to the community.
The Kenyan Diaspora in the United Kingdom: 200,000-Strong Community, Healthcare Workforce, Remittance Patterns and the UK-Kenya Bilateral Relationship
The Kenyan diaspora in the UK numbers approximately 200,000 and is one of the largest African diaspora communities in Britain. A complete guide to the community, the healthcare workforce, and the broader UK-Kenya relationship.
Bringing a Body Home from Abroad to Kenya: The Repatriation Process, Embassy Permits, Funeral Insurance and the Costs Diaspora Families Must Plan For
When a Kenyan dies abroad, repatriating the body home is one of the most painful and procedurally demanding tasks a family will ever face. This guide explains the step-by-step process, the embassy permits, the documents required by foreign authorities and by JKIA customs, the airline cargo arrangements and the realistic cost picture.
SHA Voluntary Contributions for Diaspora Kenyans 2026: How to Register, Pay, and Choose Tariffs From Abroad
The Social Health Authority replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund in late 2024, and by 2026 it has become the gateway to publicly funded care in Kenya. Diaspora Kenyans are not legally required to enrol, but voluntary contributions remain attractive for those with dependants at home or plans to return.
KMPDC Medical Practitioner Licensing in Kenya: How Doctors and Dentists Register, Renew Annually, and Move From Internship to Specialist Recognition
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council regulates the medical and dental professions. A complete guide to registration, internship, annual licensing, fees and the path from graduate to specialist.
Maisha Namba in 2026: Progress, Backlog, and What Diaspora Kenyans Need to Know About the Digital ID Rollout
Two-and-a-half years after launch, Maisha Namba has cleared the legacy backlog of more than 600,000 ID cards, hit 90 per cent birth e-notification, and started national rollout of the chip-enabled Maisha Card. Diaspora Kenyans abroad need to know how to apply, what to bring, and what changes for them.
Kenya's 90% Renewable Grid: A 2026 Diaspora Investor Guide to Geothermal, Wind, Solar and the Carbon-Credit Opportunity
Kenya's grid is one of the greenest in the world. A diaspora investor guide to the geothermal, wind and solar economy, green bonds, and the carbon-credit market opening up in 2026.
Kenya's SHA-Funded Overseas Treatment Programme: How Diaspora Patients and Families Can Access It
From 14 April 2026, Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) began funding specialised medical treatment abroad for patients whose conditions cannot be managed locally. The programme is capped at Ksh 500,000 per patient per year. This guide explains the rules, the application path, and what diaspora families should do.
Vehicle Registration, Insurance, and NTSA Compliance for Cars Owned by Diaspora Kenyans
Owning a vehicle in Kenya while living abroad comes with ongoing compliance obligations including registration, insurance, annual inspection, and maintenance. For diaspora Kenyans, managing these requ...