kenya economic growth Stories

Kenya’s economic output rises 8 per cent to hit Sh16.22 trillion in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  May 06, 2025

This is from Sh15.03 trillion in 2023, representing an eight per cent year-on-year growth.

IMF upgrades Kenya’s economic growth to 4.8pc in 2025 despite regional, global slump
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 26, 2025

The country’s GDP growth forecast has received a notable upgrade in the latest economic outlook by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Kenyan shilling, Africa’s best-performing currency in 2024 - World Bank
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 25, 2025

The local currency appreciated by 20 per cent against the global benchmark, the US Dollar, over the year, marking the highest gain across the region.

Rwanda overtakes Kenya to become second freest economy in EAC
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 22, 2025

The Index by the economic think-tank The Heritage Foundation ranks Rwanda second in the bloc, with an economic freedom score of 54.8, behind Tanzania,...

Billow Kerrow: Kenya's economic growth reliant on Ruto's fight against graft
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 31, 2025

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) this week disagreed with Moody's positive rating on Kenya, terming it irresponsible after it revised Kenya's...

Kenya's economy grows 5.6 per cent on agriculture, forestry
Barack Oduor  |  May 20, 2024

KEBS said the 2023 growth was primarily driven by a 19 per cent expansion in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

High lending rates expected to slow private sector credit growth - CBK survey
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 21, 2024

The survey found that high lending rates and tight credit underwriting are reducing the demand and uptake of new facilities.

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