One Community, One Voice, One Future

Key milestones that shaped the modern Kenyan diaspora and the creation of an inclusive platform for Kenyans in the United States.

  1. 1963

    Kenya attains independence, marking the beginning of the modern post-colonial Kenyan diaspora.

  2. 2003

    The African Union recognizes the African Diaspora as Africa's Sixth Region.

  3. 2014

    Kenya adopts its first Diaspora Policy to mainstream diaspora participation in national development.

  4. 2022

    Kenya establishes the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.

  5. 2024

    Kenya reviews and strengthens the Diaspora Policy to respond to the evolving needs of its global citizens.

  6. Today

    LMD USA builds an inclusive, transparent, and accountable platform where every Kenyan in the diaspora has a seat at the table.