Monday, April 6, 2026(NAKURU COUNTY)– The Savings, Investments and Remittances(SIR) Division of the State Department for Diaspora Affairs held a working retreat to assess achievements and progress under its 2025/2026 work plan.
The officers reviewed key policy issues and initiatives from the past year that have boosted Diaspora Direct Investment (DDI) into Kenya.The Diaspora remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s Foreign Policy, with remittances hitting a record US$ 5.04 billion, underscoring the Division's pivotal role in curating frameworks for diaspora savings, investments, and remittances.
A standout milestone was the launch of the Diaspora Investment Strategy (DIS), which mobilizes diaspora capital into productive sectors. The strategy emphasizes creating an enabling investment environment, offering bankable opportunities, bolstering investor support systems, enhancing transparency and protection, and harnessing diaspora skills and networks for innovation and market access.
Highlighting the DIS is the establishment of the Diaspora Investment Support Office (DISO), created via Executive Order No. 1 of 2025. DISO provides advisory services, investor protection and aftercare, linkages to local investment ecosystems, promotion of collective investment mechanisms, and support for enterprise development and market access.
The retreat, led by Mr. Boniface Munzala, Director in-charge of the Savings Investments and Remittances(SIR) , also featured wellness sessions on mental health and well-being, promoting a holistic approach to staff productivity and performance.
The Division reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging diaspora contributions for Kenya's economic growth amid rising global interest in DDI opportunities.