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The Ha'penny Bridge over the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland
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The Kenyan Diaspora in Ireland: Community, Work and Remittances in the Emerald Isle

Ireland hosts a small but growing Kenyan community concentrated around Dublin and its healthcare, technology and education sectors. This guide covers migration pathways, community life, remittance channels and the services available through Kenya's embassy in Dublin.

Jul 02, 2026 7 min read
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Kenyan Diaspora in France: Community, Bilateral Ties and Investment

France hosts a small but professionally significant Kenyan diaspora anchored around Paris, supported by a long-standing bilateral relationship that has accelerated since 2017 and that now sits at the centre of Kenya-EU trade, climate finance and university mobility.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Aircraft at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport handling repatriation cargo
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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.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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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.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Kenya's Diplomatic Missions Abroad: Consular Services, Diaspora Engagement, and How to Access Embassy Support

Kenya's network of diplomatic missions abroad serves as the critical link between the government and the millions of Kenyans living and working across the globe. Understanding what services are availa...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport for a Child Born Abroad

Every child born to a Kenyan parent abroad is entitled to Kenyan citizenship and a Kenyan passport, regardless of where they were born or what other citizenship they may hold. Navigating the applicati...

Feb 20, 2026 8 min read
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How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport for Your Child Born Abroad

Children born to Kenyan parents anywhere in the world are automatically Kenyan citizens by birth under the 2010 Constitution. Obtaining a Kenyan passport for your child born abroad involves registerin...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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How to Get a Kenyan Birth Certificate for Your Child Born Abroad
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How to Get a Kenyan Birth Certificate for Your Child Born Abroad

How to register your child's birth with Kenyan authorities and obtain a birth certificate. Covers the process, documents needed, late registration, and passport applications.

Feb 17, 2026 5 min read
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Kenyan Embassy and Consulate Services: What You Can and Cannot Do Remotely
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Kenyan Embassy and Consulate Services: What You Can and Cannot Do Remotely

Learn which services Kenyan embassies abroad can handle and which critical tasks require on-ground assistance in Kenya, plus how to bridge the gap efficiently.

Feb 17, 2026 5 min read
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