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Kenya's Remittances Surge Amid Calls for Worker Protections

11/15/2025

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Kenya's remittances from citizens abroad now surpass earnings from coffee and tea, reshaping the economy.
President William Ruto's administration aims to send over one million Kenyan workers abroad annually to reduce unemployment and generate foreign exchange.
However, the program has been linked to systemic abuses, including violence and exploitation, prompting calls for reforms to protect workers.

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Story summary

Kenya's remittances from citizens abroad now surpass earnings from coffee and tea, reshaping the economy.
President William Ruto's administration aims to send over one million Kenyan workers abroad annually to reduce unemployment and generate foreign exchange.
However, the program has been linked to systemic abuses, including violence and exploitation, prompting calls for reforms to protect workers.