Record Remittances Support
Facilitated policy and platforms that reduced remittance costs and enhanced formal channels.
About the State Department for Diaspora Affairs
We protect the rights and interests of Kenyans abroad, foster opportunities for employment and enterprise, and connect diaspora skills and remittances to national development.
- Consular support & welfare for Kenyans overseas
- Safe labour mobility & fair recruitment
- Harnessing remittances, skills & investments
- Structured dialogue with diaspora communities
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is one of the two state departments in the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs also abbreviated SDDA was established through a directive from H.E The President Dr. William Ruto in 2022 to address issues that concern Kenya’s Diaspora community.
The Government of Kenya therefore intends to engage the Kenyan Diaspora in a more constructive, inclusive and productive manner to unlock and unleash their full potential.
Our Ministry Structure
Cabinet Secretary at the apex, supported by two State Departments.
![Cabinet Secretary — [Full Name]](assets/img/musalia.jpg)
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary
H.E. Dr. Hon Musalia Mudavadi, EGH
Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs
![Principal Secretary — State Department for Diaspora Affairs — [Full Name]](assets/img/roseline.png)
Principal Secretary
Roseline Kathure Njogu, CBS
State Department for Diaspora Affairs
![Principal Secretary — State Department for Foreign Affairs — [Full Name]](assets/img/singoei.jpg)
Principal Secretary
Dr. A. Korir Sing'Oei Ph.D., CBS
State Department for Foreign Affairs
Our Achievements
Highlights of impact delivered with and for Kenyans abroad.
Overseas Job Placements
Secured bilateral pathways and private-sector partnerships for safe employment abroad.
Enhanced Consular Support
Streamlined emergency response and integrated digital channels for assistance.
Diaspora Engagement Forums
Regular CS/PS town-halls and thematic working groups across regions.
Digital Systems (DIMS)
A live registry for Kenyans abroad—better data, better services.
Partnerships & MOUs
Cross-ministry and international cooperation for skills transfer and investment.
Service Charter
Our commitments to quality and timeliness — English & Kiswahili.
Our Commitment
- Provide timely consular assistance and emergency support to Kenyans abroad.
- Offer clear guidance on labour migration and fair recruitment channels.
- Facilitate diaspora engagement and feedback mechanisms.
- Promote investment, skills transfer and remittances for development.
Listen to the Service Charter (English)
Watch the Service Charter (English)
Ahadi Yetu
- Kutoa msaada wa kibalozi na wa dharura kwa Wakenya wanaoishi nje ya nchi kwa wakati.
- Kutoa mwongozo wazi kuhusu uhamaji wa ajira na njia za uajiri zenye uwazi.
- Kukuza ushirikiano na wadau wa diaspora na mifumo ya maoni.
- Kuhamasisha uwekezaji, uhamishaji wa ujuzi na fedha za diaspora kwa maendeleo ya taifa.
Sikiliza Service Charter
Tazama Service Charter (Kiswahili)
