Ruto unveiled the initiative during his engagement with Kenyans in New York on September 20, 2026, where the three partners also witnessed the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent.
By David AbonyoThe Prime CS maintained that the growing movement of Kenyan workers to international labour markets was creating new economic opportunities but also increasing the government's responsibility to protect migrants from exploitation, trafficking and unsafe working conditions
By Chrispho OwuorAbout 220 million migrants and members of the diaspora are estimated to support 1.1 billion relatives through remittances, making the funds an important source of income for families across developing countries.
By Chrispho OwuorThe tour comes after Maraga completed a nationwide Ukatiba Caravan that reached 43 counties between February and April. The former Chief Justice used the tour to engage Kenyans on the state of the country and hold discussions on governance, constitutionalism and the future of democracy.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMudavadi stressed that the government recognises the diaspora as an important development partner and is working to create opportunities that will enable Kenyans abroad to contribute more significantly to the country's economic growth
By Chrispho OwuorThe latest performance echoes the trend seen in 2023 when remittance inflows during the review period fell by 1.8 percent. At the time, rising prices across major economies reduced the amount of disposable income available to migrant workers, limiting the money they could send to relatives back home.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe breakdown of transfers shows that those in paid employment received Sh5.06 billion from relatives in Kenya, with Sh2.38 billion in cash and Sh2.67 billion in in-kind support. Students abroad were mainly supported through cash transfers, with very little in-kind assistance recorded.
By Bradley BosireThe survey places diaspora remittances among Kenya’s strongest foreign exchange earners, at times surpassing key traditional export sectors.ey
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a meeting with the Kenyan community at the Kenyan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Mudavadi said the government is working with Parliament to create a framework that will formally provide resources to address the growing needs of Kenyans living overseas.
By David AbonyoOn a broader scale, the latest monthly performance pushed the total diaspora inflows for the 12 months ending March 2026 to Sh655.9 billion (USD 5,079 million). This is an increase from Sh642.1 billion (USD 4,972 million) recorded in the same period a year earlier, reflecting a 2.2 per cent year-on-year rise and reinforcing the growing importance of remittances in Kenya’s external earnings.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed Kenyan envoys to prioritise diaspora welfare and economic contributions, calling overseas citizens a strategic asset for growth and global influence.
By Chrispho Owuor