Principal Secretary (PS) for Immigration and Citizen Services, Julius Bitok, underscored the role of immigration as a potential driver of economic and social transformation in Kenya.
In a speech read on his behalf at the Kenya Population and Development Conference (KPDC) 2025 in Nairobi by the Director of National Coordination Mechanism on Migration, Dr.
Dan Opon, PS Bitok highlighted the critical role of immigration in shaping Kenya's demographic and economic landscape.
He emphasized the importance of well-managed migration, noting that remittances from Kenyans abroad injected $4.8 billion into the economy in 2024, boosting household incomes, healthcare, and small businesses.
