State Department For Diaspora Affairs

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Overview

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The State Department for Diaspora Affairs in Kenya was established in 2023 following a government restructuring to enhance diaspora engagement. It operates under the Ministry
of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Its mandate includes managing Kenya’s relations with its diaspora, promoting their welfare, and leveraging their skills and investments for national development. Key roles involve facilitating access to government services abroad, reducing remittance costs, and fostering technology and skill transfer.

CEO: Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu

Roseline Njogu is the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Diaspora Affairs in Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Harvard Law School. Before her appointment, Njogu built a career spanning over 15 years, focusing on gender and family law, legal research, and commercial law practice. Additionally, she
served as a law lecturer at institutions like Riara University and Kenyatta University. Her experience reflects a commitment to legal education and public service in various capacities.

Board of Governors

Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H.

Prime Cabinet Secretary of The Republic of Kenya & Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu

State Department for Diaspora Affairs

Dr. A. Korir SingOei

PS, State Department for Foreign Affairs

Functions

  • Engage with Kenyans in the diaspora to foster national development through investments and skills transfer.
  • Promote diaspora welfare by addressing social, economic, and legal issues affecting Kenyans abroad.
  • Facilitate access to government services for Kenyans abroad through platforms like e-Citizen and Huduma Centres.
  • Coordinate remittances by ensuring reduced costs and seamless money transfers.
  • Promote investments from the diaspora by creating favorable policies and incentives.
  • Support technology transfer and innovation through collaborations with skilled expatriates.
  • Advocate for social benefits portability, allowing diaspora members to retain benefits when they return to Kenya.
  • Strengthen Kenya’s global image by engaging with foreign governments on diaspora-related matters.
  • Align with international migration frameworks, such as the Global Compact for Migration, to safeguard diaspora rights.
  • Facilitate reintegration programs for returning diaspora members into Kenya’s social and economic landscape.

Important Links

Address & Contacts

  • P.O. Box 30551 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
  • UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upperhill Rd, Nairobi
  • PR29+8G Nairobi
  • info@diaspora.go.ke
  • 204949812