Women dominated diaspora support to Kenyan households, while men remained the largest senders of cash remittances.
By
Edna Mwenda
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
More Kenyan women working and living abroad supported relatives and friends than men in 2025, underscoring their growing contribution to household welfare.
CBK 2025 report shows Sh931.8bn remittances into Kenya, mostly cash, with gender, education and migration ties shaping how money…
CBK 2025 report shows Sh931.8bn remittances into Kenya, mostly cash, with gender, education and migration ties shaping how money…
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