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Diaspora aims to double remittance

Kenya Diaspora Alliance Global Chair Dr Shem Ochuodho. [David Njaaga/Standard]

Kenyans living abroad aim to double the cash they send back home to Sh500 billion by 2022.

Diaspora remittances have risen steadily since 2013 to reach $2,790 million (Sh279 billion) in the 12 months to November 2019, according to Central Bank of Kenya data.

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