On October 8, Miritonia held a fundraising dinner in Arendok, Belgium with proceeds going towards disadvantaged children in Kenya. Miritonia is a Belgian based charity that helps the disadvantaged kids in Kenya with school fees and educational material. In the last two years they have provided support to rural farmers during the Covid-19 pandemic that threatened people’s livelihoods. The charity is run by a couple, Hellen and Marco Muthoni. Diaspora Insurance sponsors Miritonia, as part of our corporate social responsibility, assistance that the organisers of the event are forever grateful for. Our executive director Dr Sibert Mandega attended the fundraising… Read More

Hellen Wendy Mabuto died while live streaming from a hotel pool. Like many in their early 20s, Helen Wendy would often connect with friends and family online. She was a very outgoing girl, hard-working, and passionate. She really liked working with the seniors. The 24-year old personal support worker drowned while live streaming herself swimming in a Chatsworth motel pool two weeks ago in Canada. Helen, who lived in Toronto, was working at this long-term care home southwest of Owen Sound and had been staying at Key Motel. In the video, the woman cries for help less than 10 minutes… Read More

Kenyan Women in Germany (KWIG) on September 3 hosted their annual networking event headline sponsored by Diaspora Insurance. The event held in Mainz, Germany, was attended by hundreds of guests including Kenyan Ambassador to Germany, His Excellence Tom Amolo. KWIG was founded by Jacky Kuhn to create a community for Kenyan women building lives in Germany after moving from their home country and provides them with social, economical, emotional and professional support. The organisation now has over 2 000 members and also caters for men and other nationalities. KWIG tackles wide ranging issues affecting African women in the diaspora like… Read More

Kenyans in the diaspora on August 27 came together at the 9th edition of the Kenyan Barbecue Paris. The networking event organised by Paris BBQ Committee was sponsored by Diaspora Insurance and held at the Le Seine River on Paris outskirts. Kenyans came out in their numbers with officials from the Kenyan High Commission in France also in attendance. Individuals and companies marketed and sold their products. Diaspora Insurance was in attendance and represented by Executive Director Dr Sibert Mandega who shared with guests the advantages of insurance products offered particularly to Africans living and working in the diaspora. The… Read More

African diasporans on Saturday flocked to the Kenyans in Reading Family Fun Day sponsored by Diaspora Insurance. The event brought together hundreds of Kenyans, Tanzanians, Ugandans, Malawians, Zambians and Zimbabweans across the United Kingdom. Guests enjoyed sporting activities including 100m races, tug of war, basketball, football and jumping castles for kids and treated themselves to Kenyan cuisines, drinks and music. Diaspora Insurance pitched a gazebo at the venue where potential clients came to enquire about our insurance products and services. IMAGES… Read More

By Paidashe Mandivengerei GERMANY based Kenyan influencer and motivational speaker, Joy Wanjiru Machugu-Zenz (pictured) has applauded Diaspora Insurance describing it as the provider of the ‘perfect insurance product’ that comes in handy to African diasporans. Zenz who founded the African Women In Europe (AWE) said this as her association partnered with Diaspora Insurance. She also clinched a brand ambassador deal with the United Kingdom headquartered company. AWE was created in 2008 to create empowerment, investment and networking opportunities for African women living in Europe. Two years after its inception the association introduced AWE Awards which celebrate women across various categories.… Read More

On the 26th of March 2022 the Kenya Nurses and Midwives Association (KENMA) – UK held their first face-to-face launch at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading, United Kingdom. The leadership of KENMA-UK comprises Bernice Boore – President, Sally Nyinza – Vice President, Joseph Pakia – Secretary and Irene Macharia – Admin. KENMA-UK is a professional association of Kenyan nurses and midwives who are now living and working in the United Kingdom. The launch of the association comes at a critical time soon after the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic that disproportionately affected healthcare workers from ethnic minority backgrounds. Recognising… Read More