Kenya Digital Remittance Market Outlook | Analysis, Growth, Size, Value, Forecast, COVID-19 IMPACT, Trends, Share, Industry, Revenue & Companies

Market Forecast By Type (Inward Digital Remittance, Outward Digital Remittance), By Channel (Banks, Money Transfer Operators, Online Platforms, Others), By End-use (Migrant Labor Workforce, Personal, Small Businesses, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC420766 Publication Date: Oct 2022 Updated Date: Apr 2025 Product Type: Market Research Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 75 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 20

Kenya Digital Remittance Market Size Growth Rate


The Kenya Digital Remittance Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 12.66% in 2026, following an initial rate of 11.68%, before easing to 6.35% at the end of the period.

Kenya Digital Remittance Market Size Growth Rate

Digital Remittance Market: Kenya vs Top 5 Major Economies in 2027 (Africa)


Kenya's Digital Remittance market is anticipated to experience a high growth rate of 12.58% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Egypt, followed by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria.

Digital Remittance Market: Kenya vs Top 5 Major Economies in 2027 (Africa)

Kenya Digital Remittance Market Overview

In Kenya, the digital remittance market is witnessing rapid growth as the country`s diaspora population and migrant workers rely on digital channels to send money home to their families and loved ones. Digital remittance services offer convenient, secure, and cost-effective ways to transfer funds across borders using mobile wallets, online platforms, and digital payment networks. With the increasing penetration of smartphones, internet connectivity, and mobile money services, there is a rising adoption of digital remittance solutions in Kenya. Key players in the market are offering mobile remittance apps, online money transfer platforms, and partnership agreements with banks and payment providers to facilitate cross-border transactions and financial inclusion in Kenya digital economy.

Drivers of the market

Rising migrant population, increasing adoption of digital payment solutions, and growing demand for fast and cost-effective remittance services drive the digital remittance market in Kenya. Digital remittance platforms offer convenience, security, and lower transaction fees compared to traditional remittance channels, fostering market growth.

Challenges of the market

The Digital Remittance market encounters obstacles such as regulatory compliance, transaction costs, and competition from informal channels. While digital remittance platforms offer convenience and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods, regulatory requirements and transaction fees can impact adoption. Building trust among users and complying with regulations while offering competitive pricing are key challenges for digital remittance providers in Kenya.

Government Policy of the market

Recognizing the importance of remittances in supporting household incomes and promoting financial inclusion, Kenya has introduced policies to promote the adoption of digital remittance technologies. By facilitating regulatory reforms, fostering competition and innovation in the remittance market, and promoting partnerships between financial institutions and technology providers, the government aims to reduce transaction costs, enhance transparency, and improve access to remittance services for individuals and families across the country.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • Kenya Digital Remittance Market Outlook
  • Market Size of Kenya Digital Remittance Market, 2021
  • Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market, 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Revenues & Volume for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Market Trend Evolution
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Market Drivers and Challenges
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Price Trends
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Porter's Five Forces
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Type for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Inward Digital Remittance for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Outward Digital Remittance for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Channel for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Banks for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Money Transfer Operators for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Online Platforms for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By End-use for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Migrant Labor Workforce for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Personal for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Small Businesses for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Channel
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By End-use
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Top Companies Market Share
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Company Profiles
  • Kenya Digital Remittance Key Strategic Recommendations

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1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

2.1 Key Highlights of the Report

2.2 Report Description

2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation

2.4 Research Methodology

2.5 Assumptions

3 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Overview

3.1 Kenya Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F

3.3 Kenya Digital Remittance Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 Kenya Digital Remittance Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2028F

3.6 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Channel, 2021 & 2028F

3.7 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2028F

4 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.3 Market Restraints

5 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Trends

6 Kenya Digital Remittance Market, By Types

6.1 Kenya Digital Remittance Market, By Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2018 - 2028F

6.1.3 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Inward Digital Remittance, 2018 - 2028F

6.1.4 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Outward Digital Remittance, 2018 - 2028F

6.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market, By Channel

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Banks, 2018 - 2028F

6.2.3 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Money Transfer Operators, 2018 - 2028F

6.2.4 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Platforms, 2018 - 2028F

6.2.5 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F

6.3 Kenya Digital Remittance Market, By End-use

6.3.1 Overview and Analysis

6.3.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Migrant Labor Workforce, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.3 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.4 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Businesses, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.5 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F

7 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Imports from Major Countries

8 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Key Performance Indicators

9 Kenya Digital Remittance Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2028F

9.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Opportunity Assessment, By Channel, 2021 & 2028F

9.3 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2028F

10 Kenya Digital Remittance Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021

10.2 Kenya Digital Remittance Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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