Gracie_The Kenyan Diaspora & Returnee

Have you been wondering how to safely invest in real estate back home but don't know where to start because of all the unfortunate stories you've heard about? Listen in as Ciru, a real estate specialist and former diaspora, shares how to go about it and the ongoing projects by Mi Vida. To learn more, visit the Mi Vida website at https://www.mividahomes.com/

This book is for everyone! City/Village raised. Local/Diaspora. This book has similarities with many diaspora who migrate in search for a better life and the challenges they face when they have limited financial resources and/or face discrimination as minorities. Mary also shares nuggets on how women can be successful Board members. This section of the book is great for anyone who is returning home from the Western World and is wondering how to fit into Corporate Kenya. Grab yourself a copy and be inspired by how this village girl became the Group Exec Director at one of the largest financial institutions in East & Central Africa. Link to Nuria Store https://nuriakenya.com/product/the-village-girl-my-dream-life-and-legacy-by-mary-wangari/ Link to Soma Nami https://t.co/1pBISFCbKW Link to Amazon https://t.co/vCb6l7zI8F

In this episode, we reflected and shared our takeaways from the Global Forum for Remittances & Development Summit (GFRID) 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. Listen in and let us know your thoughts on how we can all boost diaspora remittances and investments in Kenya. What are we doing great and what can we improve on? We'd love to hear from you. Our DMs are open.

In this episode, Jaki Mathaga shared what it's like raising an autistic child in Kenya. She also highlighted the role of the church in connecting professionals to the parents/guardians of persons with disabilities. Jaki also encouraged diaspora who have expertise in working with special needs kids and adults to bring their much needed expertise back home. Jaki founded ADAT Foundation. You can reach out to her or provide your support through: Website: www.adatfoundation.org; Email: jmathaga@adatfoundation.org; MPESA: Paybill number 554871. The account name is anything you are donating towards (e.g. meds, food etc); PayPal: info@adatfoundation.org. Have a listen and share with your family and friends.

In this episode, Shem shared what it was like as an "Other" Black from Jamaica living in the USA and why she decided to relocate from the U.S. to Kenya. Shem also mentioned how she prepared for her move to Kenya, including her transition from a remote job in the States to working in Kenya. Are you a Caribbean living in Kenya? We'd love to hear your story too. DM us on IG, FB, YouTube, and TikTok @kenyan_diaspora_returnee and on Twitter @KE_Diaspora.

Listen in to Dr. Wanjiru's life in Germany where she studied orthodontics, worked as an orthodontist, and became a mother of 2 kids. Dr. Wanjiru lived in Germany for 17 yrs and returned back home to Kenya 3yrs ago. As an orthodontist, Dr. Wanjiru treats irregularities in the teeth and jaws. Her work goes above and beyond what dentists do. Here's how to find her: Kenya Orthodontics 2nd Floor, Muguga Green off Brookside Drive, Rivaan Centre Call: +254 709 662000 SMS +254 708 724875 Email: info@KenyaOrthodontics.com Website: https://kenyaorthodontics.co.ke/

There are many entrepreneurship opportunities in Kenya and it's possible for a diaspora to succeed in business when they return home. Listen in as Mukami (a Startup & SME Consultant) and Cece (an Executive Leadership & Wellness Coach) share their entrepreneurship experiences and how to succeed as a returnee.

In this episode, Coach Cece, Mukami, and I shared the things returning diaspora need to know to thrive in Corporate Kenya. (Cece lived in Australia, Mukami in Canada, and I lived in the U.S). We laughed as we shared our realities and shocks of returning home and searching for employment or getting into business & consultancy. Of course we also mentioned pay and career advancement in Kenya versus the Western World 😄. Listen in and share with your diaspora friends and family who are planning on returning home or those who've recently moved back home.

This episode is dedicated to all the diaspora who have ever lost their family and/or friends back home while living abroad. I hope you feel surrounded by love and may you find comfort in all the special memories you shared with your loved one. Later this week, I'll share some insurance products that are available to diaspora back home. Check out our social media pages @Kenyan_Diaspora_Returnee for the details.

Listen in as Mwaniki shares what it was like to return home and get into ICT and farming businesses after living in the U.S for 20 years. I'm sure many of us returnees can relate to what Mwaniki experienced and the lessons he learned along the way. This episode is great for Kenyan diaspora who are looking to get into any form of business when they back home.

Many Diaspora invest back home through real estate. That's great but as Wambui shares, that's just 1 form of investment and there's so much more that the diaspora can do to grow their wealth and build prosperity in Africa. Have a listen and share with your family and friends in the diaspora.

In this episode, Karanja (Mukami's dad), shared what it was like for him to relocate his family to Canada at the age of 40. He also shared how his life has been since he returned home for retirement after living in Canada for over 27 years. This is a must listen for African men! Please listen and share with your family & friends who are looking to relocate abroad with their family and/or those in the diaspora who are planning to retire in Kenya.

Summer bunnies have started visiting home for the holidays. Karibuni nyumbani! For those of you who live in the diaspora and are considering moving back to Kenya, this episode is for you! In this episode, Mukami shared her returnee experience after living in Canada for 23 yrs. She also shared some tips on how to settle back home smoothly.

In this eposode my dear friend, Mukami, shared what it was like growing up in Canada from the age of 9. She also shared what it was like for her parents who had to make major sacrifices to sustain & provide for their family. Are you an African parent looking to relocate to another country with young kids? This episode is for you!

The podcast has had a substantial increase in the number of listeners & followers on our social media pages. A big thank you to our existing listeners for your support 💜. In this episode,  I introduced myself & the podcast to the new listeners. Listen in to hear my vision & objectives for creating this forum. Drop me a message if you're interested in coming on as a guest and share the podcast with your family & friends in the diaspora.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in buying land in Kenya. Have a listen and share with your family and friends in the diaspora who are looking to invest in real estate back home. Knowledge is power and sharing is caring.

In this episode, Solomon shared how his journey back home turned out to be. We shared our career experiences, as returnees, and how networking helped us to settle back home smoothly. Are you a diaspora contemplating on returning back home but you aren't sure if it's the right decision or if you're ready? This episode is for you!

In this episode, Solomon Wangwe shared his diaspora story in the U.S. Solomon shared how his aspirations to study architecture took an unexpected turn when his parent's finances were negatively impacted and as a result, he lost his student visa status and started doing various jobs to make ends meet. (This is a familiar story, right)? We'd also love to hear your experiences. You can share anonymously (via voice recording) or openly (via video recording). DM us on our social media pages on IG, YouTube & TikTok @kenyan_diaspora_returnee and on Twitter @KE_Diaspora.

As a diaspora, have you ever wanted to invest back home so badly but didn't have the cash to do it? Have you ever attempted to purchase land or other property back home but didn't trust the seller and wondered if investing through a bank is safer? This podcast is an introduction to diaspora loans. We've shared the benefits of going through a bank to invest. Listen in! We'd love to hear your experiences. You can share anonymously (via voice recording) or openly (via video recording). DM us on our social media pages on IG, YouTube & TikTok @kenyan_diaspora_returnee and on Twitter @KE_Diaspora.

In this episode, I've demistified the FATCA W-9 Form that U.S taxpayers who own assets outside the U.S are required to complete when opening a diaspora bank account. I've mentioned the tax filing requirements as per the IRS website. I've also shared the benefits of opening a diaspora account properly as opposed to bypassing the requirement & opening a local account. We'll post the IRS reference material on IG, YouTube & TikTok @kenyan_diaspora_returnee and on Twitter @KE_Diaspora. Follow us on our social media channels to receive this and other helpful information.

Let's dig into the meaning of diaspora transactional/checking/current accounts. What should I look for when selecting a diaspora bank in my home country? What are the common product features and account opening requirements? We hope this podcast was insightful. If it was, subscribe and share with your family & friends in the diaspora.

What is Diaspora Banking and why do people still bank in their home countries while living abroad? Have a listen. We'd also like to hear about your diaspora banking experience. Send us a message on our social media channels: on IG, YouTube & TikTok @kenyan_diaspora_returnee and on Twitter @KE_Diaspora.

Have you ever sent money home for a specific reason but it was diverted and used for something else? Most of us relate. In this week's episode we're joined by Fwamba to discuss the challenges that Kenyans abroad face when sending money back home, and how we can mitigate some of these challenges. We hope this podcast was insightful. If it was subscribe and share with your friends & family.

What does it mean when we say that someone is a Diaspora? Who is a returnee? What are some of the culture shocks that I faced when I moved to the US? We'd also love to hear your diaspora/returnee experiences. Message us on IG, YouTube & TikTok @kenyan_diaspora_returnee and on Twitter @KE_Diaspora.

Hi all and thanks for tuning in. In this episode, we'll introduce you to the host - Gracie. Happy listening and subscribe!