Following many years of economic downturn that saw many sectors of the Kenya economy almost grind to a halt, a big number of Kenyans left the country for greener pastures abroad.  But the situation seems to have improved enough to convince those Kenyans abroad to think of coming back or participate in various ways in the economic, political and social development of their country.  The turnaround in the economic fortunes of the country is the motivation to encourage Kenyans in the Diaspora to invest in the country.

This forum will prepare for an annual event to bring Kenyans living and working abroad back home for a week of interacting, exchanging views and sharing experiences with their fellow citizens.

The idea is to provide a forum/platform/environment for a regular and continous engagement between Kenya citizens who live abroad and those at home, so that the two communities are integrated so as to participate meaningfully in all areas and sectors for national development.

The Government, the private sector and the civil society now recognize that this group of Kenyans can no longer be ignored.