Roseline Njogu: Steady Leadership Delivering Protection for Kenyans Abroad

The successful rescue and repatriation of Kenyans in distress from the Russian Federation stands as a clear testament to the decisive and people-centred leadership of Dr. Roseline Njogu, CBS, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs. Under her stewardship, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs has demonstrated vigilance, compassion, and operational excellence—ensuring no Kenyan abroad is left behind.

Dr. Njogu’s leadership has translated policy into action: from the rapid issuance of emergency travel documents and coordinated repatriation of affected citizens, to the establishment of a 24/7 Diaspora Call Centre that provides real-time support during crises. Her emphasis on psychosocial counselling and structured reintegration reflects a holistic approach that prioritizes dignity, healing, and long-term wellbeing for returnees and their families.

Equally notable is her firm stance against exploitation. By strengthening recruitment regulations, deregistering non-compliant agencies, and expanding  community outreach through Mashinani engagements Dr. Njogu has fortified safeguards for job seekers and curtailed rogue recruitment networks. The operationalization of the Diaspora Placement Agency (DPA) and rigorous verification of job orders underscore her commitment to safe, legal, and transparent labour migration.

In complex geopolitical circumstances, Dr. Njogu has provided calm, credible leadership—coordinating across ministries, engaging foreign counterparts, and keeping Kenyans informed and protected. Her results-driven approach has restored confidence in Kenya’s diaspora protection framework and reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering duty of care to its citizens worldwide.