Somalia is emerging as a prominent source of remittances for both Kenya and Uganda.
The envoy mentioned that skilled Kenyan workers are in various sectors like corporate, humanitarian, and hospitality. Currently, there are over 30,000 Kenyans working in Somalia, a number expected to increase significantly due to Somalia's inclusion in the East African Community, ensuring free movement among member states.
Somalia was not included in the recent Central Bank of Kenya report on remittances, which highlighted countries like Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa as major sources of money transfers from Kenyan…