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November 5, 2025
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Ruto urges Kenyans in Qatar to join drive to move Kenya from third world to first

Ruto urges Kenyans in Qatar to join drive to move Kenya from third world to first

Ruto urges Kenyans in Qatar to join drive to move Kenya from third world to first..

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President William Ruto urged Kenyans in Qatar to support his vision of transforming Kenya from a Third World to a developed nation, highlighting the significant role of the diaspora in national economic growth.

  • Kenyans in the diaspora remitted $5 billion (KSh650 billion) last year.
  • The President met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who praised Kenyans' work ethic.
  • The government plans to review the cost of sending money home downwards from the current 5 to 7 percent.

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