Establishment of a Social Welfare System for Kenyans living in the diaspora

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to establish a social welfare system for Kenyans living in the diaspora by exploring and implementing the portability of social protection.

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs’ core functions have been expanded through Executive Order No. 1 of 2025 to include protecting the rights and welfare of Kenyans overseas, offering 24/7 consular support, medical evacuation, psychosocial services, and direct outreach through Mobile Consular Services.
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs formulated the Kenya Diaspora Investment Strategy 2025-2030 that outlines its mission to champion the protection of Kenya’s diaspora rights and welfare and to mainstream them into National Development.

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Last updated: May 19, 2026 12:39 pm