The government has revealed plans to introduce orientation programmes for Kenyans transitioning to other countries via visa lotteries in a bid to suppress the accelerating rate of psychological distress among Kenyans in foreign countries.
In a statement on Sunday, June 8, the state Department for Diaspora Affairs noted that most Kenyans, especially the youths, who travel abroad through the visa lotteries often end up experiencing culture shock, and if they lack guidance, most of them end up grappling with mental issues.
The department asserted that providing orientation programmes to these Kenyans will be critical in ensuring that the Kenyans have an easy time manoeuvring through job markets, social systems, and community integration. "A key concern raised was the increasing psychological distress among diaspora communities, especially young adults grappling with culture shock and identity issues," the department stated.
A Kenya plane about to take off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for Haiti on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
