NAIROBI — Kenyans living abroad sent home Ksh 54.5 billion ($423 million) in June, according to new data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The inflow marked a 13.8% increase compared to the same month in 2024, despite a slight drop from May’s Ksh 56.7 billion.
The CBK stated, “The steady growth in remittance inflows remains a key source of foreign exchange earnings and continues to support the balance of payments.”
On a month-on-month basis, June’s total represented a 3.9% decline. The 12-month cumulative inflows through June 2025 reached Ksh 655.8 billion, up 12.1% from Ksh 583.1 billion the previous year.
North America remained the largest contributor, despite a slight fall. Inflows from the region dropped from Ksh 32.4 billion ($251.4 million) in May to Ksh 31.6 billion ($244.7 million) in June, a 3.7% decrease.
Remittances from Europe also fell, dipping by Ksh 46.1 million ($357,360) to settle at Ksh 10.3 billion ($80.16 million). The most significant drop came from the rest of the world, which fell by 9.4% from Ksh 14 billion in May to Ksh 12.6 billion in June.
Diaspora inflows remain one of Kenya’s most stable sources of foreign income, contributing to household support, investment, and national reserves. The Central Bank continues to monitor trends as part of its efforts to maintain economic stability.
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