The U.S. continues to be the main source of diaspora-related money transfers to Kenya, surpassing every other international contributor significantly.
Data jointly released by the Central Bank of Kenya and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics for the 2024–2025 fiscal year shows that the North American country injected more than Sh400 billion into the national economy.
This large influx highlights the economic power of the Kenyan population living in the United States and their ongoing financial support for their homeland.
After the United States, Germany ranks as the second-biggest origin of remittances from abroad.
Australia is also highly visible among the leading routes for money transfers, sending nearly Sh90 billion. These numbers show that conventional Western economies still account for the biggest portion of Kenya's foreign financial assistance provided by its diaspora.
The primary sources of remittances include the Middle East along with certain areas in Europe and Africa, albeit with smaller amounts. Saudi Arabia and Qatar each provided approximately 45 billion shillings, reinforcing the Gulf area's position as an essential center for jobs and finance for Kenyan workers.
In Europe, Spain contributed almost Sh35 billion. In Africa, South Sudan became a major source of funds, generating slightly less than 35 billion shillings, which was very close to the amount received from the United Kingdom.
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