Kenyans outside US, Europe lift October remittances to record Sh56bn

Remittances from Kenyans living and working abroad have averaged $3.56 billion in the last five years, growing by four percent last year to hit $4.19 billion, according CBK data.

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Kenyans living and working abroad sent home $437.2 million (Sh56.2 billion) in October, marking a new record in a single month, fueled by residents outside US and Europe.

Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows the diaspora remittances rose from $418.5 million (Sh53.7 billion) recorded in the previous month.

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