National Diaspora Policy

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

National Diaspora Policy


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FOREWORD

Emigration of Kenyans in large numbers is a relatively recent phenomenon and has been

caused in the past by d the decline in economic performance. The 1990s registerednegative per capita income growth and worsened income distribution and unemploymentamidst intensifying globalisation. The number of Kenyan Diaspora is currently estimatedat 3 million. They possess immense human, material and financial resources. TheDiaspora makes significant contribution in terms of remmittances and transfer oftechnology. The amount of inward remmitances is currently estimated at US$1.171Billion in 2012 according to Central Bank of Kenya, accounting for 5.4 % of the Gross

Domestic Product. Lack of a structured institutional framework has inhibited the effectivecontribution of this important resource to national development. It is therefore necessaryto have a policy that will mainstream the Kenyan Diaspora in the development agenda.

It is against this background that the Government has developed this Policy Paper toprovide strategies to mainstream the Kenyan Diaspora Communities into thedevelopment agenda. The Policy emphasizes the need for creating an enablingenvironment to address identified challenges.

Among some of the key interventions proposed in the Policy are: curbing high cost ofremittances, improving consular services to address Diaspora issues, using the KenyanDiaspora to promote tourism, tapping into Diaspora talents to reverse brain drain, anddesigning a system of collection of data on Diaspora profiles.

The Governments vision to harness the Diaspora resource is set to be fulfilled througheffective implementataion of the policy strategies and programmes which will be

developed thereof in partnership with relevant stakeholders towards the realization ofKenya Vision 2030.

This Policy is structured as follows; chapter 1 gives a general global outlook and Kenyan


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TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................ 2TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 3ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................................ 4CHAPTER I .................................................................................................................................................. 6INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 61.1 Global Outlook ................................................................................................................................. 71.1.1 Diaspora; Perspectives .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... ......Err or! Bookmark not defi ned.1.2 The Kenyan Context......................................................................................................................... 8CHAPTER 2 ............................................................................................................................................... 10CHALLENGES TO THE EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTION OF KENYAN DIASPORA TO

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................ 102.1 Consular Services ........................................................................................................................... 102.2 Remittances .................................................................................................................................... 102.3 Tourism .......................................................................................................................................... 102.4 Protection of Kenyans in Diaspora ................................................................................................. 102.5 Data - Base ..................................................................................................................................... 112.6 Tapping Diaspora Skills ................................................................................................................. 11

2.7 Diaspora Administration and Capacity Building............................................................................ 112.8 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ..................................................................... 112.9 Social Security Transferability and Portability ............................... Error! Bookmark not defined.CHAPTER 3 ............................................................................................................................................... 13DIASPORA POLICY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES................................................................... 133.1 Guiding Principles .......................................................................................................................... 133.2 Objectives ....................................................................................................................................... 133.3 Strategies ........................................................................................................................................ 143.3.1 Citizenship ...................................................................................................................................... 15

3.3.2 Remittances, Trade and Investment .......... .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ... 153.3.3 Tourism, Culture and Entertainment.............................................................................................. 153.3.4 Consular Services and Protection of KenyasDiaspora ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... . 153.3.5 Diaspora Data Base .......... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .... 163 3 6 Tapping into Diaspora Skills 16


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ACRONYMS

BLAs - Bilateral Labour Agreements

CBK - Central Bank of Kenya

CBO - Community Based Organization

CMA - Capital Markets Authority

COMESA - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

COTU - Central Organization of Trade Union

EAC - East African Community

FBO - Faith Based Organization

FKE - Federation of Kenyan Employers

GDP - Gross Domestic Product

ICT - Information and Communication Technology

IEBC - Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

ILO - International Labour Organization


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MSE - Micro and Small Enterprises

NADICOK - National Diaspora Council of Kenya

NESC - National Economic and Social Council

NGO - Non-Governmental Organization

ODA - Overseas Development Assistance

UN - United Nations


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CHAPTER I

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Kenyan Diaspora plays a key and strategic role in national development. The

Government of Kenya fully recognizes that the Kenyan Diaspora has huge and

untapped potential which should be harnessed for the development of our nation. Tosuccessfully harness the government is committed to mainstream and integrate the

Diaspora in the national development agenda. Indeed, the role of the Diaspora in the

realisation of the Kenya Vision 2030 is recognised especially in driving investments

in key sectors of the economy such as education, financial services, health,

housing, ICT enabled services, manufacturing and tourism. This policy, therefore

contains measures aimed at effective deployment and utilisation of the expertise,

technical know-how and the entrepreneurial skills of the Kenyan Diaspora.

There are various definitions of the term Diaspora. The International Organization

for Migration (IOM) defines Diaspora as members of ethnic and national

communities who have left, but maintain links with their homelands. The African

Union defines the African Diaspora as, Consisting of people of African origin


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1.1 GLOBAL OUTLOOKOver the last 45 years, the number of persons living outside their country of birth

has more than doubled from an estimated 75 million in 1960 to nearly 215 million

(UN, 2009) representing 3% of World population. About 30 Million Africans

are living outside their home country (IOM and KNBS). These figures clearly

indicate how crucial the management of international migration is, especially in

view of the magnitude of the movement of people across borders for employment.The issue has now moved to the top of policy agenda in many countries of origin,

transit and destination. Governments at both ends of the migration spectrum are

increasing their capacities to manage labour migration for the mutual benefit of

society, migrants and the state. This has therefore necessitated a need for policy,

legal and institutional mechanisms to manage and control the movement of peopleregionally and internationally.

The African Union (AU) has recognized the role played by the Diaspora in the

development of the continent.The ExtraOrdinary Summit of the Assembly of

Heads of State and Governments of the African Union in its meeting held on 3rd

February, 2003, declared the African Diaspora as the sixth region of the continent.

The declaration was based on the recognition of the African Diaspora as an


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beneficiaries of the project are remittance senders and recipients and the broader

African Diaspora, and their families and communities in home countries.

Regionally, the Treaty for the establishment of the East African Community

(Article 104) provides for free movement of persons, labour, goods, services and

the right of establishment and residence of their citizens within the Community.

This is further reinforced in the Common Market for East and Southern Africa

(COMESA) Protocol on the free movement of labour.

Countries such as China, India, Mxico and Israel have significantly benefited by

capitalizing on their links with their Diaspora. Other countries have also initiated

measures to design policies and legislation to create an enabling environment for

the Diaspora to participate fully and contribute to the development of their

countries especially through remittances. According to the World Bank,

remittances to developing countries are three times the Official Development

Assistance (ODA) to the developing countries. The remittances are estimated to

be about $406 Billion (World Bank, 2012) The World Bank has suggested that

remittances sent through informal channels could add up to at least 50 per cent of

the official estimate, making it the largest source of external capital in many

developing countries


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Despite the critical role of the Kenyan Diaspora in the transformation process of

our country, Kenya continues to face many challenges in harnessing their

potential due to lack of a comprehensive framework to address issues of concern

to the Diaspora community.


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CHAPTER 2

CHALLENGES TO THE EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTION OF KENYANDIASPORA TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Despite the significant contribution that can be realised from the Diaspora, there

are many challenges that have inhibited the effective contribution to the national

development. This contribution is inhibited by the following challenges:-

2.1 Capacity to offer adequate Consular Services

The Government accords consular services high priority and is committed to

providing comprehensive and effective services to all Kenyans living abroad.

However, there are existing administrative challenges in expanding missions

abroad and also inadequate personnel in missions with high concentration of

Kenyan Diaspora which inhibit proper provision of consular services.

2.2 High cost of Remitting Money

The Kenyan Diaspora continues to play an important role in the development of

the country through remittances. The high cost of remitting money and the

irregular status of some Kenyan Diaspora has led to proliferation and use of

informal channels of remitting money.

2 3 Lack of incentive framework to promote Diaspora participation in national


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Kenyans in the Diaspora with Kenya Missions abroad has also hampered their

protection and this further constrains effective delivery of consular services.

2.5 Lack of a comprehensive and centralised Database

Sourcing and management of data on Diaspora has been a challenge to the

Government for a long time. The current situation is characterised by existence of

disparate and uncoordinated data bases from different government ministries and

agencies. This has hampered effective planning, engagement and support of theKenyan Diaspora.

2.6 Untapped Diaspora Skills

Kenya continues to experience migration of its citizens to other countries notably

to the developed world. The professional Kenyan Diaspora possesses immense

intellectual resources even though there is no proper documentation of the same.

However, the Government is unable to attract her qualified and skilled human

resource from the Diaspora community, thus inhibiting reverse transfer of

technology. The government lacks mechanism to tap into this immense

intellectual capital.

2.7 Lack of centralised institutional framework to coordinate Diaspora issues

Diaspora issues are multifaceted complex and involve various actors thus require


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2.9 Lack of reintegration mechanism of returneesKenyans in the Diaspora contribute to the various social security services in their

countries of destination. On termination of their contracts, there is lack of bilateral

agreements that would facilitate the transfer of their social security savings to

Kenya. In addition, there is need to tap into the skills of Diaspora returnees and

also to ensure full integration to the society. There is also lack of a framework on

transferability of Social Security Benefits

2.10 Inadequate participation in democratic processes by Kenyan Diaspora

The Constitution guarantees Kenya citizens dual citizenship and in effect

participation in democratic process whether within or outside the country.

However, a number of Kenyans in the Diaspora have been shying away from

participating in key processes.


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CHAPTER 3

DIASPORA POLICY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

3.1 Guiding Principles

This policy framework is based on the following guiding principles:-

a) Recognition of the important role played by the Kenyan Diaspora in thesocio-economic development of the country;

b) The involvement of the Diaspora in National Development;c) Participation. This principle recognizes the need to synergize the efforts

of all the stakeholders in the Diaspora issues. The stakeholders will

therefore be involved in policy formulation, implementation, monitoring

and evaluation of the strategies;

d) Sustainability where various mechanisms will be used to monitor,evaluate and provide feedback on implementation of the policies and

programmes to facilitate timely policy interventions;

e) Gender responsiveness by recognizing that a gender-balanced Policy canlead to appropriate responses that take specific expectations into account;

f) Decentralisation where in accordance to the Constitution of Kenya, 2010critical functions of the national government shall be decentralised.

Initiatives aimed at harnessing the Diaspora potential at the county will be


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Moreover, the Kenyan Diaspora is very passionate about their homeland and are

eager to share positive information about their country with their contacts in the

respective countries making it easy to leverage on their presence in those

countries with a view to promoting Kenyas tourism, export, brand image and

good will.

3.4 Objectives

The broad objective of this policy is to mainstream the Kenyan Diaspora in thedevelopment agenda by creating an enabling environment into which the Diaspora

is effectively integrated and is able to make significant contribution to the

development of the country. The main thrust is therefore, to harness and

maximize the potential of the Diaspora to contribute to Kenyas development

while meeting their needs and expectations in order to develop a mutually

beneficial relationship.

The specific objectives of this Policy are to:

1. Develop strategies aimed at mainstreaming Diaspora in to nationalplanning process;

2. Mobilize the Kenya communities abroad to form country specificumbrella associations;


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3.5.1 Enhance consular capacity

The Government will strengthen and enhance the capacity of Kenya missions

abroad to effectively deal with diverse Diaspora issues. The Government will

further continue to strengthen the Foreign Policy framework to make it more

responsive to Diaspora related issues.

3.5.2 Reduce the high cost of remitting money

The Government will create necessary structures to address the high cost of

transmitting money with a view to attracting more remittances and lowering cost

of transferring money by the Diaspora back home.

3.5.3 Develop an incentive framework to promote Diaspora participation in

national development

The Government will develop incentives and tailor made investment packages to

encourage the Kenyan Diaspora to direct their remittances towards productive

ventures both at the National and County levels. Further, Government will workout modalities for holding constant briefs with Kenyan Diaspora to disseminate

information on investment opportunities in the country.


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3.5.5 Develop a comprehensive and centralised database on Kenyan Diaspora

In order to improve access to timely and quality Diaspora information, the

Government will put in place an Integrated Diaspora Information System to

collect, collate, analyse and disseminate the information to enhance Diaspora

engagement. The Government will also build capacities and network institutions

dealing with the Diaspora to provide linkages between providers and users of the

same. In addition, measures will be put in place to strengthen existing institutions

and documentation centres that specialize in Diaspora related information. In this

regard, the Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of

Labour Social Security and Services, Ministry of Interior and National

Coordination and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics will maintain and update a

database on the Kenyan Diaspora as part of the integrated Diaspora information

system.

3.5.6 Tap into Diaspora Skills

The Government will reach out to the Diaspora and create awareness in enterprise

development and employment opportunities available to the Diaspora on a

competitive basis with emphasis on meritocracy. The Government will also put in

place structures, programmes and incentives to attract and utilize qualified and

skilled Human Resources from the Diaspora


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3.5.8 Leverage on usage of Information and Communication Technology (I.C.T)

Enabled Services

In order to enhance efficiency in engagement with the Diaspora, the Government

will create an integrated Diaspora Information System which will assist in

collecting, collating, analysing and dissemination of the same. In addition, the

Government will build capacities and network institutions dealing with the

Diaspora matters.

3.5.9 Develop reintegration mechanisms for returnees

The Kenyan Diaspora returnees are often faced with the challenge of assimilation

to the society. The government will therefore develop mechanisms for meaningful

reintegration to the society.

3.5.10 Develop Legislative Framework

The Government will develop an appropriate legislative framework to guide the

implementation of this policy.

3.5.11 Promote participation in democratic processes by Kenyan Diaspora

The Kenyan constitution provides progressive realisation of voting rights of

Kenyan citizens living abroad during 2013 elections Kenyan Diaspora in five


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CHAPTER 4

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATIONFRAMEWORK

The Government is committed to the implementation of strategies outlined in this

Policy which are meant to mainstream and ensure effective participation of the

Kenyan Diaspora in the national development agenda. To achieve this, it is

important to have an effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation

framework.

The Government further recognizes that successful implementation of this policy

will require involvement and active participation of government line ministries,

departments, agencies, Diaspora Associations, Private Sector, Civil Society, Non-

Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs),

and various Faith Based Organizations (FBOs). The institutional framework

therefore provides for the roles and responsibilities of institutions and agencies

entrusted with the implementation of various aspects of this policy. The

framework also facilitates reporting and regular feedback.

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Although the Presidential Circular No. 1 of 2008 on Organization of Government

placed the coordinative role of Diaspora related issues in the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs, the Ministry continues to face challenges in coordination of Diaspora

issues. In order to strengthen the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to

eliminate overlaps and promote consistency in the management of Diaspora

issues, this policy proposes establishment of a National Diaspora Council of

Kenya (NADICOK).

4.1.1 National Diaspora Council of Kenya

It is proposed that a National Diaspora Council of Kenya be established. The

Council will play an advisory role to the government on Diaspora issues. The

Council will also carry out research into ways and means of improving policies,

programmes and institutional arrangements for the mutual benefit of the country

and Kenyans in Diaspora. Further, the Council in consultation with the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs and other stakeholders will be charged with the responsibility

of organizing annual Diaspora home-coming conferences, organizing an annual

award scheme for recognizing outstanding Diaspora groups and individuals and

any other Diaspora activities, within and outside the country. The Council will be

housed under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs


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4.1.2.1 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry will strengthen its institutional capacity especially the Directorate in

charge of Diaspora and Consular Affairs to be able to effectively carry out its

mandate of coordinating Diaspora issues. The Directorate will also serve as the

Secretariat to NADICOK.

The Ministry will also provide policy framework for Missions/Consulates to

address Diaspora related issues. It will enhance and provide consular services to

Kenyans living abroad and work closely with the Kenya communities abroad to

provide the necessary advice on issuance of travel documents, Visa and Work

Permit requirements. Further, it will also initiate dialogue with destination

countries to enter into bilateral agreements to ensure protection of Kenyans in the

Diaspora. The Ministry working with the other MDAs will also establish and

continuously update a database on Kenyan Diaspora as received from online

registration and through the Missions/Consulates.

4.1.2.2 Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services

The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services will provide legislative,policy, administrative and institutional framework for effective management of

labour migration issues. To achieve this, the Ministry will review the Labour


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Similarly, the Ministry will develop and maintain a skills inventory from the

Manpower Survey and update it regularly to make the labour market data and

related information available to stakeholders online. The Ministry will establish a

labour migration data base which is regularly updated and accessible to all

relevant government institutions for decision making. In addition, the Ministry

will facilitate knowledge and skills transfer and partner with relevant Ministrys to

facilitate signing of Bilateral Labour Agreements to ensure fair working

conditions as well as enable Kenyans working in the Diaspora to transfer their

social security benefits.

4.1.2.3 Ministry of Devolution and Planning

The Ministry will ensure that Diaspora issues are mainstreamed into the national

development agenda. Accordingly, the Ministry will ensure that all Government

agencies will integrate in their policies and programmes the objective of

maximizing the contribution of the Diaspora.

The Ministry will also, in consultation with the other stakeholders, develop

appropriate indicators for monitoring and evaluation and incorporate these into

the National Integrated Monitoring Evaluation System (NIMES).The KNBS

jointly with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Immigration will set up,


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the immigration headquarters. . The Ministry will closely work with the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs to provide necessary data on Diaspora matters.

4.1.2.5 The National Treasury

The National Treasury will provide an enabling environment and facilitate

incentives aimed at increasing participation of the Kenyan Diaspora in nation

building. In this regard, the National Treasury will liaise with stakeholders such as

CBK, KenInvest, CMA, RBA, IRA and KRA to enhance investor education andpublic awareness, reduce the high cost of remitting money, develop Diaspora

targeted investment products and facilitate additional investments.

4.1.2.6 Ministry of EducationThe Ministry of Education will continue to provide globally competitive quality

education that equips learners with values, knowledge, skills and competencies,whilst enabling all citizens within and in the Diaspora to develop to their full

capacity, live and work in dignity, enhance the quality of their lives, and make

informed personal, social and political decisions as citizens of the Republic.

In dealing with Diaspora issues the Ministry of Education will undertake the

following: Development of a sector wide Integrated Education Management Information

System that will institutionalize data sharing, validation and usage across


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Reforming National Assessment and examinations, and promote exchangeprogrammes between Kenyan institutions and those from other countries

whilst marketing Kenyan institutions of higher learning.

Engagement of partnerships and collaboration with Kenyan Diaspora ininvestment in the National Education Sector support programmes.

4.1.2.7 Ministry of Information Communication and Technology

The Ministry will play a major role in creating publicity and awareness throughelectronic and print media. The proper coverage of Diaspora events is necessary

in order for the public to be updated on the event taking place in the Diaspora.

The Ministry will also facilitate branding of Diaspora events through Brand

Kenya Board. The Ministry will also formulate appropriate information and

communication technology policies to facilitate access of information by the

Kenyan communities in the Diaspora. The Ministry will enhance

telecommunication infrastructure in order to facilitate universal access of

information and enable the Diaspora communities to enhance communication and

networking.

4.1.2.8 Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and TourismThe Ministry will provide accurate information on tourism investment

opportunities such as culture and heritage, homestays, agro-tourism, MICE


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countries and regions while empowering them with promotional kits, tourism

marketing intelligence/information, support of Diaspora events promoting tourism

and provision of regular briefings. KTB will also have a dedicated Diaspora

tourism portal with information on tourism attractions. This will support

Government efforts in positioning Kenyan hospitality above all other countries.

KTB will also provide a clear link and partnership framework on strategic

partnerships through their respective agencies in the tourism source markets.

4.1.2.9 Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsThe Ministry will facilitate employment of youth in the international market as

required under the Youth enterprise Development Fund Order 2007 in

corroboration with the Ministry of Labour, Foreign Affairs and employment

agencies through identification and Contracting accredited Kenyan Recruitment

Agencies for foreign employment. The Ministry will continue to identify, source,

advertise and match successful applicants with international job opportunities,

including pre-departure training, profiling and carry monitoring and evaluation.

4.1.2.10 Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health will contribute to the implementation of the Diaspora

Policy by clearly articulating opportunities for Health Professionals in the


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Further to this, the Ministry will provide direction on investment areas for the

local production of essential health products and technologies such as

pharmaceuticals, medical and devices. The Ministry will also explore ways of

working with healthcare professionals in the Diaspora to carry out clinical trials

on health technologies that can improve the health of Kenyans.

The Ministry in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will sensitize

Kenyan Diaspora on requirements for vaccination as well as the prevention and

treatment of key infectious diseases.

4.1.2.11 Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

The IEBC shall work towards fulfilment of constitutional provisions by providing

a policy framework for the realisation of progressive registration of Kenyans in

the Diaspora. The IEBC will also work closely with the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs and the Ministry responsible for immigration and registration of persons

as well as build partnerships with Stakeholders to assist in the implementation of

the provisions of the Kenyan Constitution. In this regard, the Commission, in

collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will update the voters database

for Kenyans in the Diaspora.


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4.2.1 Kenya Diaspora Communities

The Government through its consular services is committed to strengthen and

capacitate the existing Kenya Diaspora Associations and encourage Kenyans to

form them where they do not exist. Government recognizes the significance of

these Associations in promoting Diaspora issues through consultations, lobbying

and advocacy. This is important for National Development through structured

investment. The Associations will supplement Government effort with

information on the Diaspora.

The Kenyan Diaspora will be required to form country umbrella associations and

register them with Kenyan missions abroad in order to enhance engagement

between them and government. They will also participate in promoting and

marketing Kenya, facilitate Kenyan delegations abroad on trade and investmentpromotion missions, delegates to conferences, new immigrants and students.

4.2.2 Social Partners

Government recognizes the significance of the Social Partners, notably the most

representative organizations of employers and workers who have been in the

forefront in promoting the contribution of the Diaspora to National Development.

In order to ensure effective implementation of this policy framework, the Social

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4.2.4 Media

The Government recognizes the critical role of media in publicizing and educating

the public. Awareness creation is imperative in showcasing the development

contribution of Kenyas Diaspora. In this respect, the Government will

collaborate with the media and Kenya Diaspora Communities in highlighting and

educating Kenyans on the important role of the Diaspora and labour migration

issues.

4.3 Monitoring and Evaluation

An effective Monitoring and Evaluation system is critical for successful

implementation for this policy. To this end, monitoring and evaluation of this

Policy will be undertaken within the framework of the National Integrated

Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES). The Framework will provide for

regular consultation and feedback between Agencies entrusted with the

implementation of this Policy.


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IMPLEMENTATION MATRIXNo Strategy Activities Output

Indicators

Implementing

Agency

Timeframe Resource

requirements

Mode of

funding

2013/1

4

2014/

15

2015/1

6

2016/17 2017/1

8

GoK/PPP/

Donor1. Enhance

consular

capacity

Deploy additional staff tomissions with high

concentrations of KenyanDiaspora.

Additional Staffdeployed

-MFA-Dept of

Immigration-NationalTreasury

100mn GoK

Develop an immigration policyframework

Kenyan nationalimmigration

policy

-Dept ofImmigration-DP

15 mn GOK/

Open new passport issuancecentres

6 issuance centresin place

-MFA-Dept ofImmigration-DP

15 mn GoK

Open new missions andhonorary consul offices instrategic countries

- No. of newmissionsopened

- No. of newHonoraryConsulsappointed

-Cabinet-MFA-NIS-National

Treasury

200mn GoK

2 Reduce the

high cost of

remitting

money

Explore alternative channels ofremitting money

Additionalchannels ofremitting money

-NationalTreasury-CBK

15mn GoK/DonorPartners (DPs)

Engage financial institutionsinvolved in money transfer to

negotiate lower costs of

remittances.

-Stakeholderforums

-Low cost of

remitting money

-CBK-National

Treasury

-MFA

10mn GoK

Encourage Diaspora to openforeign currency accountslocally

-Number offoreign currencyaccounts openedlocally-no of Diasporaforums

-NationalTreasury-CBK-Local financialinstitutions-MFA-KAPEA-Diaspora

10mn -GoK-Financialinstitutions-Diaspora


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2

associations

Avail information on bankinitiatives, products and servicestargeting Diaspora

-Packagedinformationavailable invarious channelsofcommunication

-NationalTreasury-CBK-Local financialinstitutions-MFA-Keninvest-MEAC&T-Brand Kenya-KAPEA

- KTB

10mn -GoK-Financialinstitutions

3 Develop an

incentive

framework to

promote

Diaspora

participation in

national

development

Harmonize investment

promotion and facilitationinitiatives targeting Diaspora.

-Joint

investmentpromotionfacilitationactivities

undertaken-Number of jointforums

-National

Treasury-MFA-Keninvest-MDP

50mn GoK/DPs

Undertake investor education,awareness raising, and outreachcampaigns on investmentopportunities in partnership with

Diaspora umbrella bodies.

-no of forums,conference andworkshops held

-MFA-KenInvest-VDS-Diaspora

associations

100mn GoK/DPs

Policy advocacy on Diasporatargeted investments

-no of forums,held-Policy briefs

-MFA-KenInvest-VDS

-DiasporaAssociations-MDP

50mn GoK/DPs

Develop specific investmentproducts and incentives thattarget Diaspora such as

-Diasporatargeted products-increased uptake

-NationalTreasury-CBK

30mn GoK


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3

Government securities andPublic Private Partnershipengagements.

of the products -Local financialinstitutions-MFA

-CMA-Keninvest-RBA-Diaspora

Associations-MEAC&T-Brand Kenya-IRA

Establish intermediationfacilities to provide investmentmanagement services

intermediationfacilitiesestablished

-Keninvest 10mn GoK

Establish the Kenya TourismAmbassadors Programme to

provide framework forempowering professional

Diaspora groups to promoteKenya tourism

No. of diasporaregistered in the

programmeNo of

promotional kitsdistributed

No.of forums,events andactivitiesimplemented

No of newtourists /investmentsgenerated

- KTB- Tourism

Authority- Diaspora

Associations- Kenya

Missions

5mn GoK/NEPAD

4 Strengthen

mechanisms for

protecting

Kenyans in theDiaspora

Negotiating and signingbilateral labour agreements with

host countries

No. of BilateralLabour

Agreements

negotiated andsigned

MFALabour

AG

10mn GoK

Enforcing registration ofDiaspora in Kenya missionsabroad

No. of Kenyansregistered withMissions Abroad

MFA/ 50mn GoK

Review the labour institutionsAct, 2007

Reviewed Act -MOL-AG-KLRC-FKE

6mn GoK


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4

-COTU-KAPEA

Review the employment Act,2007

Reviewed Act -MOL-AG-KLRC-FKE

-COTU-KAPEA

3mn GoK

Establish a labour migrationunit under MOL

-operationalLabour migrationUnit

-MOL 1mn GoK

Develop National LabourMigration policy

National LabourMigration policy

MOL-Relevant

Ministries-FKE-COTU-KAPEA

8mn GoK/DPs

Pre-departure training to

migrant workers and studentsgoing for further studies abroad

-No of migrant

workers andstudents trained-training reports-certificates

-MOL

-MFA-KAPEA-MOEd-department ofimmigration-DPs-MO Youth

30Mn GoK/DPs

Awareness creation to Kenyansgoing abroad through traveladvisories

MFADepartment ofImmigration

LabourKAPEAKAA

- Gok

Strengthen regulatoryframework on employmentagencies

-Gazettedregulations andguidelines onaccreditation ofKenya privateemploymentagencies andattestation offoreign contracts

of service

-MOL-MFA-AG

- GoK


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Enhance cooperation betweengovernment and non-state actorson labour migration

issues????????

-No ofconsultativeforums held with

non-state actors

MOLMFAKAPEA

IOM

5mn GoK/DPs

5 Develop a

comprehensive

and centralised

database on

Kenyan

Diaspora

Undertake registration ofKenyans in the Diaspora

through the Kenyan missionsabroad.

An updateddatabase

Kenya MissionsAbroad/ MFA

10mn GoK

Develop skills inventory Skills inventory -MOL-KNBS

100mn GoK/DPs

Create awareness on benefits ofregistration at Kenya missions

abroad

No. of meetings/conferences held

with Kenyans inthe Diaspora

Kenya MissionsAbroad/ MFA

50mn GoK

Identify and link up alldatabases on Diaspora

Linked Databaseson Diaspora

MFA/ KNBS 10mn GoK

Develop synergies with actors

involved in Diaspora datacollection

Information/ data

shared

All MDAs 2mn GoK

Computerization of data captureat control border points andmissions abroad

Computerizationof Data capture

MFA/ Interiorand NationalCoordination

150mn GoK

Develop an integratedinformation managementsystem to create a data base onKenyan Diaspora.

Database -MFA-KNBSDepartment ofImmigrationMOL

20 mn GOK/DP

6 Tap into

Diaspora Skills

Develop a Diaspora skillsinventory

A skills Inventorydeveloped

-MFA-MOL-KNBS

DiasporaAssociations

5mn GoK

Establish networks to promote

knowledge and skills transferfrom professionals in theDiaspora on short-term basis inorder to build local capacity to

the Kenyan nationals.

TOKTEN

programme inplace

MOL

DPs

50mn GoK/DPs

Provide information to Diasporamembers on skills shortages and

-MOL-FKE

5mn GoK


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corresponding employmentopportunities in Kenya andfacilitate their participation

-Diasporaassociations

7 Develop and

operationalize

an institutional

framework to

coordinate

Diaspora issues

Strengthen the institutionalcapacity of the Diaspora and

Consular Directorate in theMinistry of Foreign Affairs

Enhancedcapacity of the

Directorate

MFA 100mn GoK/Donors

Establish the National DiasporaCouncil of Kenya (NADICOK).

EstablishedCouncil

MFA 50mn GoK/Donors

Strengthen and harmonize theactivities of the variousgovernment departments

dealing with Diaspora issues

Harmonizedactivities

MFA - GoK

8 Leverage on

usage of

Information

and

CommunicationTechnology

(I.C.T) Enabled

Services

Develop an interactive Diasporaweb portal.

Interactive webportal developed

MFA USD 47,500 Donor

Develop a Diasporacommunication strategy

CommunicationStrategy

developed

MFA USD 47,500 Donor

Offer online consular services No. of onlineservices offered

MFA/ MissionsAbroad

0 GoK

9 Develop

reintegration

mechanisms for

returnees

Establish a framework for theTransferability and Portabilityof Social Security Benefits

-RBA-Diasporaassociations-IOM

???? Gok/Donor

Negotiate bilateral instrumentsto facilitate the transfer ofSocial security benefits

No. of negotiatedand concludedBilateralAgreements

-RBA-Diasporaassociations-IOM

???? Gok

Formulate programs to absorb

returnees

-MOL

-MFA-Immigration-DiasporaAssociations

-KAPEA

???? Gok/Donor

Debriefing and counseling ofreturnees especially those whohave undertaken

security/military training

MOLMFAImmigration

DiasporaAssociations

???? Gok


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KAPEA

Setup help desks in government

institutions and other agenciesthat interact with Diaspora

Help desks setup MOL

MFAImmigrationDiaspora

AssociationsMDPMoH

???? Gok

10 Develop

Legislative

Framework

Election law NADIKOC Act -Election law-Enactment of

NADIKOC Act

MFAIEBCMoLAGCICKLRC

Parliament

???? Gok

11 Promote

participation in

democratic

processes byKenyan

Diaspora

Identification of Diasporavoting centers

Number of votingcentres identified

-voting centre

reports

IEBCMFA

Diaspora

10 million GoK/DP

Conduct voter education in theDiaspora

Number ofworkshops andconferences held-voter educationreports

IEBCMFADiaspora

100mn GoK/DP

Training of IEBC and missionstaff abroad to conduct voterregistration and elections

Number of stafftrained-Training reports

IEBCMFA

50mn GoK/DP

Undertake registration andfacilitate voting of KenyanDiaspora

-Voters register-number of voters-Diaspora vote

IEBCMFADiaspora

200mn GoK/DP

12 Promotion ofPhilanthropic

Initiatives

Encourage formation ofDiaspora philanthropicorganizations

No. ofphilanthropicorganizationsformed

MFA ???? GoK

Promote participation ofDiaspora through volunteerservices

No. of volunteerinitiatives offered

-MFA-Line Ministries-Diaspora

???? GoK

Mainstream Diaspora issues inthe medium term plan, sectoral

plans and the ministries

MTP, sectoralplans andstrategic plans

-MD&P-MFA-Line Ministries

30 million GoK/DP


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strategic plans (2013-2017)

Documents

National Diaspora Policy