KCB focuses on Kenyans abroad as diaspora remittances become top forex earner

Customers being served at one of the KCB branches.

Diaspora remittances to Kenya stood at Sh92 billion in the first half of 2017, a four per cent increase from the Sh88.3 billion reported in June last year.

Monthly data released by the Central Bank shows a steady growth in the remittances, which are now the single largest foreign exchange source for Kenya.