The upward trend continued in 2024, when inflows climbed to US$4.945 billion (Sh642.3 billion), before rising further to US$5.037 billion (Sh654.3 billion) in 2025, reflecting the growing contribution of Kenyans living abroad to the country’s economy.

Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows have grown significantly over the years, rising from US$3.718 billion (Sh482.9 billion) in 2021 to US$4.028 billion (Sh523.2 billion) in 2022, before reaching US$4.190 billion (Sh 544.2 billion) in 2023.

The Central Bank of Kenya projects remittance inflows to reach US$5.073 billion (Sh658.9 billion) in 2026 and US$5.226 billion (Sh678.8 billion) in 2027, pointing to continued growth over the coming years.