Kenyans living and working abroad constitute a fundamental pillar of the nation’s economic framework. In 2024, diaspora inflows topped $4.95 billion (approximately Sh752.4 billion), surpassing foreign exchange earnings from tourism, tea, and horticulture.
According to the CBK, by the first half of 2025, remittances were above $2.5 million, which shows a great improvement. While the volume of these funds continues to rise, a large portion ends up in the same destination- real estate.
