Diaspora Investment Conference 2023: Why You Need to Register

Wilson December 5, 2023

Diaspora Investment Conference 2023 is set to run between Wednesday 13th and 15th December 2023 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi with a lot lined up by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Why you should not miss it. An opportunity to discuss the largely untapped opportunities in different sectors of the Kenyan Economy and how this can be explored. This is a chance for members of the Diaspora Community who contribute significantly to the advancement of the country’s economy and national development through remittances, to contribute their ideas and get service from the government. This is a chance to explore investment opportunities in Kenya and be a part of building the future! Taste Kenya’s true capacity in being Africa’s Silicon Savanah, known for technology, innovation and its adaptability capacity. The multi-billion ICT industry is full of promising potential and returns so diaspora members have a chance to

Checklist Before Moving Abroad For Employment

Wilson November 17, 2023

Statement by State Department for Diaspora Affairs | MFDA We appeal to Kenyans who wish to go abroad for work you confirm the following things before you leave Kenya: 1. If dealing with an agent, confirm that they are licensed and registered with the National Employment Authority by visiting 2. Follow the due process of getting a job abroad (you have done an interview, you have received an offer letter and you have accepted the offer, you have received and signed a contract, you have personally been attested by the Ministry of Labour, you have received a visa and air ticket, you have received pre-departure training); 3. Be sure of the work you are going to do in the foreign country (what is the job, who is the employer, how much is the pay, how will you be paid, what is the employer’s address and contact) 4. That you have

US passport processing issuance hits a historic high in last year

Wilson October 7, 2023

State Department has announced that more than 24 million U.S. passport books and cards were issued over the last 12 months which marks an all-time record high in the history of the process.  With the post-pandemic rush of applications now ebbing somewhat, the department is dropping its anticipated processing wait times for the first time since related travel restrictions were lifted. The State Department also advised that new applicants can expect processing times to be two weeks faster than prior: Eight to 11 weeks for routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited service, which does not include mailing time. The new processing times only apply to applications received on or after October 2, and processing times begin once the application is received. “Our dedicated staff have worked countless hours to reduce passport processing times. We are continuously reassessing our operations to maximize efficiencies and are introducing innovations to

Ambassador Scholarship Alert! Work, Travel & Learning Opportunities in the USA for Kenyan Students

Wilson October 4, 2023

Work, learn, and travel in the United States during your university holidays through the Ambassador Scholarship Fund for Summer Work Travel.  Application Deadline: November 15, 2023.  This is an opportunity to gain professional and English language experience in the U.S, and share your culture through the U.S. Department of State’s Summer Work Travel program. Overview If you are chosen as a Department of State grantee, you will gain professional experience in the United States, improve your English language skills, and share their own culture with Americans on the Summer Work Travel BridgeUSA visa! The Ambassadors Fund for SWT is a unique public diplomacy program and distinct from the general BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Program (SWT). Program Highlights: Ambassadors Fund Scholarship recipients will travel to the United States for up to four months during their university summer break. You will be matched with host employers in seasonal communities throughout the United States,

The Nyeri Diaspora Leadership team meets with Governor Kahiga in New York

Wilson September 22, 2023

Jambo List President and the Honorary Deputy Ambassador of the Nyeri County Diaspora Advisory Council (DAC) Serah Munyiri was among a select team of the Nyeri Diaspora leadership who hosted Nyeri County Governor H.E Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga, EGH in a historic meeting in Downtown Manhattan in New York on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The meeting reviewed the Nyeri DAC’s activities among them Nyeri Diaspora Leadership Academy which educates 27 students from low-income families across the county. The collaboration with the county was commended because Nyeri is the only county that has established such a formal link channel with the people in the diaspora. Other activities carried out by the DAC members through the academy include food security projects like sack gardening, and square-foot gardens and environmental sustainability projects like adopting a forest in Tumutumu and other parts of Nyeri. DAC members also presented some

President Ruto To CBK: Facilitate Diaspora Trade Through DhowCSD

Wilson September 11, 2023

H.E the President William Ruto officially launched the DhowCSD, a new Central Securities Depository (CSD) that offers a simple, efficient, and secure portal by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to enable the public to invest in Government of Kenya securities seamlessly.  In the event that was also attended by the Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu, the president commended the Central Bank for the innovative approach but challenged its administrators to ensure that the members of the diaspora community aren’t left behind. “DhowCSD has brought about a big component of transparency in our financial market,” said the President. According to the president, DhowCSD should now be made possible for Kenyans in the Diaspora who do not have a Kenyan bank account to be able to purchase Gov’t securities using other convenient means of payment. He added that this will avail the opportunity for majority of Kenyans in the Diaspora to

Diaspora Tips: How Kenyans in the US can maximize on available services and opportunities at the Embassy

Jambo List Admin August 23, 2023

Robert Ng’ong’a, Commercial & Trade attache’, Kenyan Embassy in Washington DC, breaks down the main areas that Kenyans living in the US diaspora can exploit through the Embassy to better travel, do business, trade and support the Kenyan Economy while in the US. He was speaking during the 2023 Jambo List Diaspora Expo weekend in New Jersey.

24th May 2024 – 27th May 2024 : Jambo List Expo 2024 – Save The Date

admin July 4, 2023

How folks in the Diaspora get easily scammed

admin May 13, 2023

Majority of the people who left Kenya in the 80s and early 90s and started their lives in the USA are nearing retirement age. After working for all these years in a foreign country, do you ever wonder why some of the friends you left in Kenya are doing way better than you? Do you ever feel like you don’t have anything to show for it? You are not alone. Are you living an America dream? Is your business thriving? These are all good questions to ask yourself. Many of us who are living in the diaspora have at one point or the other lost money through the hands of investment scammers. These scammers are led by people who have studied our behavior and are aware of our weaknesses and shortcomings. They also know how difficult it is  for some of us to travel back home frequently. They also understand

Jambo List Co-Owner Win’s a Car from Optiven’s FurahiaNaOptiven Campaign

admin May 13, 2023

Jambo List Co-Owner, Mrs Serah Munyiri won a Toyota Passo during Optiven’s FurahiaNaOptiven Campaign that was held on Oct 1st 2021. Serah who resides in New Jersey with her family received and acknowledged the win virtually via zoom while her older sister Margaret and her family received and drove it home on her behalf. The vehicle was one among three to be won in the campaign which was launched in October 2021. Serah and her husband are business and real estate investors both in Kenya and the USA. They recently invested with Optiven Limited and hence were entered in the draw.   Jambo List is a Business Marketing company based in the USA. You can visit their website at http://www.jambolist.com. In an interview, Serah said she co-owns Jambo List with her business partner Mrs. Teresa Njoroge. Their goal is to market African owned businesses based in the USA and Kenyan