Money sent home by Kenyans abroad experienced a significant drop of Sh21.6 billion as of March 16, 2026, according to new data released by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

• Remittance inflows stood at Sh1.85 trillion, a decrease from Sh1.87 trillion in the same period last year.
• The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), indicated that foreign exchange reserves remain stable at USD 14,294 million (6.1 months of import cover).
• Recent support for reserves comes from a Eurobond issuance, which raised approximately Sh290.3 billion in February.