Presidential candidates can't afford to ignore diaspora voice

Roots Political Party Presidential Aspirant George Wajackoya right with IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati when he appeared to present his nomination papers. [Samson Wire. Standard]

The Government has now and again recognised the role of its citizens working abroad, terming them a key cog in the country’s political and economic growth. On Labour Day, the Government said remittances from diaspora Kenyans had increased by Sh250 billion since 2013.

The remittances now stand at an impressive Sh375 billion annually compared to Sh117 billion some 10 years ago, with development agencies singling out the Kenyan diaspora as among the most versatile.