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Kenyans in diaspora sent home Sh5.8 billion less in February on strong shilling
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 16, 2025

The US remained the largest source of remittances to Kenya, accounting for 53 per cent in the month under review.

Kenya’s economic growth to be powered by women and diaspora remittances -Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 14, 2025

It says the prospect will be supported by a robust remittance ecosystem from Kenyans living abroad and high female labour force participation, which c...

MPs probe National Treasury over alleged use of infrastructure bond funds for salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Infrastructure Bonds, which were introduced in February 2009, are exempt from withholding tax—unlike other bonds that attract a tax of 10 per cent for...

Kenyans in diaspora demand more polling stations, electoral reforms ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

They argued that increasing funding to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs will facilitate voter registration, mobile consular services and addi...

44 Kenyans stuck in Myanmar and Thailand as state lacks funds to bring them home
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Many of those stranded were lured with promises of jobs that never materialised.

The mobility photobook: Archiving Somali and its diasporic legacies through gender
Mohamed Mohamud  |  Feb 25, 2025

By amplifying the voices of the marginalised and showcasing the positive portrayal of Somalis worldwide, the platform challenges prevailing stereotype...

Australia overtakes Germany, Saudi Arabia as fastest-growing source of Kenyan remittances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Overall, remittances from Kenyans abroad grew by 18.03 per cent year-on-year to nearly $4.95 billion (Sh637.93 billion), marking the highest growth in...

Remittances by Kenyans in diaspora reduce by Sh2.3 billion in January as US remains largest source
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 15, 2025

With the shilling constantly trading at an average of 129, it arguably means diaspora Kenyans are left in a tight spot while deciding whether to send...

Kenya to issue first Sh65bn sustainability-linked bond by June to address annual budget deficit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

If Kenya meets its sustainability targets, the cost of repaying the bond remains lower, while failure to do so could result in higher coupon payments.

Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 12, 2025

In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.

Migrant workers up by more than 30 million on increased pursuit for greener pastures
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 24, 2025

In 2022, Kenyan expatriates living and working in Saudi Arabia sent home a total of $302.26 million (equivalent to Sh48 billion then).

Kenyans abroad increase remittances by Sh97.8 billion in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 17, 2025

The United States remained the largest source of remittances during the review period, contributing 51 percent of total inflows.

Bill seeks to allow citizenship for Africans in diaspora with Kenyan roots
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Applicants must provide proof of Kenyan descent, a clean criminal record, and a genetic genealogy test conducted by Kenyan authorities.

Kenya tops East Africa in diaspora remittances with Sh537.6 billion in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The World Bank report, which tracks remittance inflows to low- and middle-income countries since 2000, reveals that Uganda has consistently maintained...

CBK: Money from Kenyans in diaspora down by Sh1.8 billion in November
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 21, 2024

So far this year, the months of January, August, September and October recorded the highest dollar inflow from diaspora remittances.

Revised work permits for foreigners seek to improve Kenya’s global appeal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mudavadi said the new regulations are designed to encourage regional integration, fairness, digital job growth, and increased foreign exchange revenue...

PS Bitok: State to hasten processing of dual citizenship requests for Kenyan diaspora
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.

Kenya eyes diaspora bond to fund JKIA airport expansion, says Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

Initially proposed in early February 2024, the bond’s development was put on hold due to concerns about whether the overseas Kenyan community would bu...

Diaspora remittances up by Sh2.4 billion in October
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Kenyans living abroad sent home Sh56.7 billion in October 2024, marking a Sh2.4 billion increase from September's Sh54.4 billion.

Money from Kenyans in diaspora down by Sh1 billion in September
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 26, 2024

CBK says the remittance inflows continue to support the current account and the foreign exchange market.

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