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The scramble for diaspora billions

Kenyans living abroad are no longer just sending money home for food. They are increasingly making serious investments, and banks are taking notice.

The latest data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that last year, they sent home Sh163 billion ($1.6 billion).

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