Caption for the landscape image: Kenyan returnees: They had good jobs abroad, why did they come back? Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Kenyan returnees Yvonne 'Koko' Metet, Jackline 'Jacque' Gachoka and Magdalene Wambui. Photo credit: Pool By Hadassah Saya Article Related In December 2010, Jackline Gachoka travelled to the UAE for what was meant to be a month-long vacation. She ended up staying for 10 years. “I’d taken leave to go and visit my boyfriend,” she says. “While there, he suggested I try looking for a job.” PREMIUM How a Kenyan ‘accidentally’ found a job in Luxembourg Tobias Okello works as a histologist at the Luxembourg Institute of Health. PREMIUM Why we relocated to Kenya after decades in the US Gitau won a Greencard and got to America as a permanent resident in 2011. PREMIUM Life in China beyond the headlines: A Kenyan journalist’s four-month experience China introduced itself to me with chopsticks and a small public humiliation. PREMIUM How Kenyans in France are building new lives abroad But beyond the shining lights, Paris, France, is also a place of discovery, struggle, and growth. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM The body count debate: When does a partner's past become a relationship concern? PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners PREMIUM Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM How a Kenyan ‘accidentally’ found a job in Luxembourg Tobias Okello works as a histologist at the Luxembourg Institute of Health.
PREMIUM Why we relocated to Kenya after decades in the US Gitau won a Greencard and got to America as a permanent resident in 2011.
PREMIUM Life in China beyond the headlines: A Kenyan journalist’s four-month experience China introduced itself to me with chopsticks and a small public humiliation.
PREMIUM How Kenyans in France are building new lives abroad But beyond the shining lights, Paris, France, is also a place of discovery, struggle, and growth.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
