“We will open a platform for everyone in the diaspora to join the conversation.”Ruto also called for the creation of a State Department in charge of Kenyans in the Diaspora. Central Bank of Kenya statistics show that Kenyans in foreign lands send back home an estimated Sh330 billion a year. “We have begun a clear, inclusive and structured engagement with Kenyans abroad to involve them in the transformation of Kenya,” Ruto said. To exploit their potential, Ruto added that a platform for everyone in the diaspora to join the conversation will be opened. The Diaspora said they wanted to be involved in the decision making of the country’s political, social and economic issues.

Source: The Star April 26, 2021 06:45 UTC