| Factors for the low number of Kenyan Diaspora | Respondents response level | |||
| Agree f (%) | Disagree f (%) | Undecided f (%) | ||
| 1 | Historical factors and cultural differences | 76% (21) | 10% (3) | 14% (4) |
| 2 | Colonialism and colonial legacies | 75% (21) | 11% (3) | 14% (4) |
| 3 | Policies of Govt. & limited diplomacy | 85% (24) | 11% (3) | 4% (1) |
| 4 | Limited pioneer diaspora families in SEA | 72% (20) | 17% (5) | 11% (3) |
| 5 | Limited information on opportunities | 93% (26) | 7% (2) | 0% (0) |
| 6 | Economies of Kenya and SEA countries | 89% (25) | 7% (2) | 4% (1) |
| 7 | Wars and political tension during Cold War | 74% (21) | 22% (6) | 4% (1) |
| 8 | Unreliable and inadequate transport system | 89% (25) | 7% (2) | 4% (1) |
| 9 | Immigration policies and visa conditions | 97% (27) | 3% (1) | 0% (0) |