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Kenya taps diaspora skills, record-high remittances to drive growth

Credit Bank Chief Executive Officer Betty Korir after signing partnership deal with the Kenya Diaspora Alliance Chairperson Dr Shem Ochuodho .[Courtesy]

With remittances from Kenyans abroad reaching a record high of Sh670 billion in 2023, Kenya is gearing up to host the 11th edition of the Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention.

The annual gathering aims to tap into the resources and expertise of the Kenyan diaspora to bolster the country's economic resilience and growth.

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