The Kenyan Diaspora in Tanzania: Cross-Border Lives, Business and the EAC Common Market
Tens of thousands of Kenyans live and work in neighbouring Tanzania, woven into one of Africa's most integrated regional economies. This article examines the community, its business activities, the EAC Common Market framework, recent tensions and the outlook.
The Kenyan Diaspora in the United States: 150,000-Strong Community, Tech and Healthcare Workforce, Remittance Patterns and the US-Kenya Bilateral Relationship
The Kenyan diaspora in the US numbers approximately 150,000 and is one of the most professionally accomplished African diaspora communities. A complete guide to the community.
The Kenyan Diaspora in the United Kingdom: 200,000-Strong Community, Healthcare Workforce, Remittance Patterns and the UK-Kenya Bilateral Relationship
The Kenyan diaspora in the UK numbers approximately 200,000 and is one of the largest African diaspora communities in Britain. A complete guide to the community, the healthcare workforce, and the broader UK-Kenya relationship.
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.
Kenya Finance Bill 2026 Mobile Money VAT: How the 16% Tax on M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Pesapal Will Hit Consumers and the Diaspora
The National Treasury wants to apply 16% Value Added Tax to fees charged by M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, Kenswitch and dozens of other payment platforms. Although the levy targets platform operators, industry watchers expect higher costs to filter down to consumers, including diaspora Kenyans who send money home.
Kenya Fuel Prices May 2026: How the EPRA Pump Review, Matatu Strike, and Tax Stack Affect Diaspora Families
Kenya's May 2026 pump prices hit record highs, triggered a nationwide matatu strike, and forced an unusual mid-cycle EPRA recalculation. For diaspora Kenyans funding households back home, the changes filter directly into rent, food, school fees, and remittance pressure.
M-Pesa Global, Pesalink and the New Diaspora Remittance Toolkit in 2026: How to Send, Receive and Manage Cross-Border Money Cheaper and Smarter
M-Pesa Global, Pesalink, Wise, WorldRemit and the CBK's new remittance regulations have transformed the rails diaspora Kenyans use. A practical 2026 toolkit guide.
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.
Kenyan Shilling at KSh 129: What Currency Stability Means for Diaspora Remittances and Investments in 2026
After years of volatility, the Kenyan shilling held near KSh 129 per US dollar through mid-2026. For diaspora Kenyans sending money home or investing in Kenyan assets, currency stability changes the calculus. This guide explains what drove the stability, what risks remain, and how to plan.