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Diaspora Remittances Drop 11.7% in April 2026: Causes, Trends, and What Diaspora Investors Should Do

Remittance inflows to Kenya dropped from US$421.1 million in March 2026 to US$397.8 million in April 2026, an 11.7% month-on-month decline. This guide explores what drove the decline, the longer-term trajectory of diaspora remittances, and the practical steps diaspora Kenyans can take.