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The Plight of the Eritrean/Ethiopian Community Living in Jamuhuri Estate, Nairobi, Kenya *** In Nairobi’s Jamuhuri Estate, Eritrean and Ethiopian residents face a mix of tragedy, depression, and subtle discrimination. Find the details here: https://t.co/ey1xhOQR8p

Mauritania 🇲🇷: Sonia Shah shares her 2nd experience with Nomads in Mauritania- ‘Helping Nomads Move and More’ Find link to part 1 in the story: Details: https://t.co/SE6uCacGCH

Manama, Bahrain 🇧🇭 Breach of contracts, low wages, weak labour laws and the Kenyans who said no… Details: https://t.co/uyV0cbpcpH

Manama, Bahrain 🇧🇭 In Bahrain, a group of Sudanese men—once teachers, athletes, and professionals—now work long hours as low-paid security guards. They fled a brutal war for safety, but found themselves trapped in the Gulf’s exploitative labour system. https://t.co/QFBBptmKmQ

After 14 years on Saudi death row, Stevo is finally home. Thanks to quiet diplomacy and relentless advocacy, Kenya brought him back. We told his story last month. Kindly read, share, amplify. 🙏 🔗 https://t.co/PCSuVcmXQj #MigrantNarratives #JusticeForStevo #Kenya #Migration

Social Justice Movement in Kenya Launches National People’s Council, Declares ‘Roadmap to People’s Revolution’ Some of the injustices highlighted by the group are drivers of internal and cross-border displacement that MNA amplifies. Details: https://t.co/7Y3lB06EMr

Kenya to Hold First National Youth Council Elections in 13 Years This comes at a time when Gen Zs, long dismissed as ‘leaderless’ during recent protests and civic unrest, are demanding structured political representation. Details: https://t.co/0f0ssBAkM3

The region has in the past faced instabilities and displacements due to political tensions. The leaders do not wish a repeat of the same- thus Peace Talks.

Upper Eastern Kenya Leaders Urge Peace Amid Political Tension in Isiolo County This comes at a time when an impeachment motion against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo was overturned by Senate. Details: https://t.co/5Iy8ulEW11

At a political forum hosted by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Nairobi, student leaders demanded action, not promises—echoing a continent-wide push for meaningful affirmative action, intergenerational leadership, and a future shaped by those who will live it.

Young Women in Kenya Push for Political Inclusion Amid Rising Youth Discontent As the call for youth inclusion and gender equity grows louder across Africa, young women in Kenya are organizing, mobilizing, and stepping into political spaces. Details: https://t.co/qzAHKDHKQZ

Eswatini 🇸🇿 The government of Eswatini has confirmed that five undocumented migrants deported from USA, currently held in local correctional facilities will be repatriated to their countries of origin. 📸 - Thabile-Mdluli , Tricia McLaughlin Details: https://t.co/nHMeP8vBvw

Kenyan Gen Z Declares Continued Resistance as they Demand Accountability at Nairobi Press Briefing. This comes days after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga called for an Inter-generational Conclave geared towards dialogue, on Saba Saba day. Details: https://t.co/TJbjWDxzKE

Kenyan Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution Urge Dialogue Amid Growing Unrest They hope to inspire leadership in mediation, from within — led by homegrown professionals, who bring unique perspectives to peace building. Details: https://t.co/Uxd2RMa1ld

African women are moving across national borders, and across personal boundaries, rewriting stories of strength, skill, and social change. Read our story - Hope Beyond Borders, to see how Migrant Women Are Changing Their Stories in Uganda. Details: https://t.co/6Y9sWhMBig

Kenya Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Iran as Fragile Israel-Iran Ceasefire Takes Hold Details: https://t.co/z5kjQjObIf

Diaspora Technical Working Group Rallies for Voting Rights, Investments in Kenya The Group, which brings together Kenyan professionals from across the globe, is engaging government to involve their voices in national decision-making and growth Details: https://t.co/PYz7tjvLYJ

From the Corridors of Power: Grateful to H.E. President @WilliamsRuto for hosting us at State House and to the Diaspora Technical Working Group for championing expanded global voting access and investment back home. Thanks also to the @Diaspora_KE for their continued support.

While Kenya’s public healthcare system has made strides in providing free contraceptives, access remains limited or non-existent for many in these migrant communities.

Kenya hosts over 600,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers, with many more undocumented migrants living and working in Nairobi’s Eastleigh, Kawangware, Githurai, and other informal neighborhoods.