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Economy feels the pinch as June inflows drop Sh2.1b

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Kenya relies heavily on diaspora remittances for household incomes and foreign exchange stability. [Courtesy]

The financial stability of Kenyan households and the broader national economy are under increasing strain following a sharp decline in crucial diaspora remittances in June 2025.

This significant month-on-month drop coincides with an escalating US immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump, directly impacting the ability of many Kenyans abroad to support their families and contributing to a wider economic downturn.

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