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The Kenyan Diaspora in Saudi Arabia: Labour Migration, Remittances and Worker Protection
Saudi Arabia hosts the largest Kenyan diaspora in the Gulf, built largely on domestic and low-wage labour migration. This overview examines the numbers, the remittance flows that have surged in recent years, the recruitment system and the worker-protection challenges that shape the experience of Kenyans in the Kingdom.
Jun 18, 2026
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CBK Indicative Exchange Rates 2026: How They Work, Where to Find Them, and Why Diaspora Senders Should Care
Every business day the Central Bank of Kenya publishes an indicative exchange rate for the Kenyan shilling against major currencies. The number is not a fixed price but a market average, and understanding how it is built helps diaspora senders avoid bad fills, hidden margins and avoidable losses on transfers home.
May 24, 2026
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