Diaspora Affairs department was long overdue

President William Ruto addressing the 13th Parliament. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

In his inauguration speech, President William Ruto recognised the important role Kenyans living in the Diaspora do and promised an independent ministry to handle their political, social and economic affairs.

He kept his word by appointing Dr Alfred Mutua as the Minister of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, a significant step in the right direction. For the longest time, Kenyans abroad have agitated for serious representation on the foreign front.