Kenya: Remittances Rise 43 Per Cent

Remittances from Kenyans living abroad rose 43 per cent year on year in July but fell from June, central bank data showed on Tuesday.

Remittances are a major source of foreign exchange for east Africa's biggest economy alongside tea, horticulture and tourism. They hit a record US$891.1 million in 2011.

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