Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Stories
Mudavadi told the MPs that while embassies are ready to assist, the most effective way to reduce foreign detentions is to ensure Kenyans are well-info...
In their petition, the diaspora group contends that Kenyans living in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Saud...
The revenue will stem from the estimated four million Kenyans living in the diaspora, with a small percentage, 0.01 per cent, of them expected to appl...
Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that February recorded the slowest increase in remittance flows for the quarter, compared to the other...
South Sudan is a member of IGAD, a regional bloc comprising eight countries from the Horn of Africa, the Nile Valley and the Great Lakes Region.
Safe houses are secure, temporary shelters often run by governments, NGOs, or embassies to protect vulnerable individuals — such as victims of abuse,...
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The US remained the largest source of remittances to Kenya, accounting for 53 per cent in the month under review.
It says the prospect will be supported by a robust remittance ecosystem from Kenyans living abroad and high female labour force participation, which c...
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...
They argued that increasing funding to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs will facilitate voter registration, mobile consular services and addi...
Many of those stranded were lured with promises of jobs that never materialised.
By amplifying the voices of the marginalised and showcasing the positive portrayal of Somalis worldwide, the platform challenges prevailing stereotype...
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...
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...
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.
In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.
In 2022, Kenyan expatriates living and working in Saudi Arabia sent home a total of $302.26 million (equivalent to Sh48 billion then).
The United States remained the largest source of remittances during the review period, contributing 51 percent of total inflows.
Applicants must provide proof of Kenyan descent, a clean criminal record, and a genetic genealogy test conducted by Kenyan authorities.
The World Bank report, which tracks remittance inflows to low- and middle-income countries since 2000, reveals that Uganda has consistently maintained...
So far this year, the months of January, August, September and October recorded the highest dollar inflow from diaspora remittances.
Mudavadi said the new regulations are designed to encourage regional integration, fairness, digital job growth, and increased foreign exchange revenue...
The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.
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...
Kenyans living abroad sent home Sh56.7 billion in October 2024, marking a Sh2.4 billion increase from September's Sh54.4 billion.
CBK says the remittance inflows continue to support the current account and the foreign exchange market.
The initiative follows concerns raised by senators about the challenges faced by Kenyans in the diaspora when trying to access government services.
According to CBK, on average, daily remittances reached Sh1.78 billion, bringing the total for the first eight months of the year to $2.81 billion (Sh...
The US remained the country's largest source of remittances in the month under review, accounting for 52 per cent of the total inflows.
