Each of our country reports contain indepth and ongoing analysis and forecasts of political, policy and economic conditions in kenya, to help you understand what is happening now and to gain a picture of how kenya will look in the future. Kenyas economic outlook remains stable amid threats of. Economy profile of kenya doing business 2020 indicators in order of appearance in the document starting a business procedures, time, cost and paidin minimum capital to start a limited liability company dealing with construction permits procedures, time and cost to complete all formalities to build a warehouse and the quality control and safety. The state of financial inclusion in kenya july 2019.
Unicef annual report 2014 kenya executive summary during 2014 kenya revised its gross domestic product figures, taking it into the ranks of lowermiddleincome countries, despite a mild economic slowdown related to rising insecurity. Edition of the kenya economic update seeks to contribute to this discussion. With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over locations, the world bank group is a unique global partnership. The report also highlights significant allocations from the 201617 budget to various sectors in the country. Kenya country forecast report the economist intelligence unit. The eius flagship service examines and explains the important political and economic trends in kenya. Data prior to the 20062007 edition are not available due to changes in the methodology. Kenya is the economic, financial, and transport hub of east africa. Press% 20release%20%20meeting%20of%20september%2025,%202018. This volume is a product of the kenya institute for public policy research and analysis. Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe the survey process and the key results for this study.
One of the reasons for the lowerthanexpected fdi inflows is the economic strains in the uk due to brexit. The kenyan economy rebounded in 2018 and economic activity remains. Kenya economic outlook 2016 the story behind the numbers. The prices are collected as at 15 th february, 15 th may, 15 th august and 15 th november of. First, after multiple headwinds dampened growth in 2017, the incipient rebound in economic activity in kenya is gaining momentum. A recent finaccess research dated july 2019 by fsd kenya shows that 83% of the kenyan population is now formally financially included as of 2019 the report however reveals that cost remains the major barrier to further financial inclusion and adoption of financial services. The report was prepared by a team led by allen dennis and peter. Home kenya national bureau of statistics, nairobi, kenya. Supported by tailwinds from strong agricultural production, the economy seems on course to record over 5. The economic survey is an annual publication of the kenya national bureau of statistics knbs. Kenyas real gdp growth has averaged over 5% for the last eight years. Accuracy of africas economic forecastskenya, 200920 31. Kenya economic survey 2019 kenya economic survey 2019. Africa kenya the world factbook central intelligence.
The price changes are measured from the perspective of the producer. Kenya national bureau of statistics economic survey 2019. For the first time in a decade, investment accounted for more than half the continents growth. The economic cost of nonadherence to tb medicines kenya ii this report is made possible by the generous support of the american people through the us agency for international development usaid, under the terms of cooperative agreement number aidoaaa121. Reflecting improved rains, better business sentiment and easing of political uncertainty, real gdp growth is estimated to rebound from 4. The kenya national bureau of statistics has released the 2019 economic survey report which highlights the countrys economic performance for the year 2018. This section explains kenyas economic growth performance since 2000, updating an earlier study that covered the period from the 1960s to the 1990s mwega and ndungu 2008. Moi acceded to internal and external pressure for political liberalization in late 1991. Kenya national bureau of statistics economic survey 2019 the. Pwc s 2020 pwc global economic crime and fraud survey kenya report analyses feedback from 102 respondents in kenya who shared their experiences, perceptions and knowledge of. Kenya economic outlook macroeconomic performance and outlook real gdp grew by an estimated 5. It provides a comprehensive set of political, economic, and business environment forecasts that are updated monthly for 82 countries, written from the point of.
Zambia report introduction we are pleased to present our ninth biennial global economic crime survey gecs report and the third zambia country report. Kenyas development journey, it is my pleasure to present the 17th edition of the kenya economic update. Supported by tailwinds from strong agricultural production, the economy seems. Economic survey 2019 kenya national bureau of statistics. Country highlights in pdf list of partner institutes in pdf. Basic report on well being in kenya 1 files 2357 downloads the 201516 kenya integrated household budget survey basic reports. The psa report documents the overall situation of the wellbeing of the people in kenya, thereby informing the entire spectrum of stakeholders in population and development field the challenges that kenya is experiencing. For the third consecutive year economic activity in kenya pickedup, reaching an estimated 5year high of 5. Despite efforts of the government and central bank, the country remains in a pattern of external debt and domestic deficits, with sluggish gross domestic product gdp growth.
This page provides the latest reported value for kenya gdp annual growth rate plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. The country aims to have a robust, diversified and competitive manufacturing sector to help its transformation into an industrialized middleincome economy by 2030. The economy defied the lethargy in government spending to accelerate to 6. Preventions cdc division of violence prevention, and the kenya national bureau of statistics knbs. Oct, 2015 download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe the survey process and the key results for this study. Kenya economy gdp, inflation, cpi and interest rate. Kenyas mediumterm outlook remains stable, despite drought. The contents are the responsibility of management sciences for. Percentage distribution of population 3 years and above by current school attendance status. Growths fundamentals are also improving, with a gradual shift from private consumption toward investment and exports. Global competitiveness report pdf gci highlights gatefold pdf overall gci rankings in excel gci dataset in excel note.
Kenyas tourism product lines that is, supply and their source markets that is, demand function in a crosssectoral context, which leads to crosscutting public and private sector issues. The kenya economic outlook 2017 report provides an overview of kenyas economic environment and key sectors. Kenya african economic outlook african development bank. State of the banking industry report 2019 i kenya bankers association centre for research on financial markets and policy the state of the banking industry sbi report is an annual publication of the kenya bankers association centre for research on financial markets and policy aimed at contributing to. Tourism has played a major role in kenyas development despite economic jolts from timetotime by internal and external shocks. World bank releases kenya economic update 2019 gdp to. East africas biggest economy will probably expand 5. Kenya s development journey, it is my pleasure to present the 17th edition of the kenya economic update. The kenya national bureau of statistics has released the producer price index ppi for the first quarter of 2020. Political environment the economic intelligence unit eiu predicts that political tensions in kenya will rise as campaigning. Kalro kenya agricultural and livestock research organisation kals kenya adult literacy survey kam kenya association of manufacturers kasf kenya aids strategic framework kcepcral kenya cereal enhancement programme climate resilient agricultural livelihood window kdpa kenya dairy processors association keninvest kenya investment authority.
High levels of child poverty and broad inequalities in childrens status persisted, exacerbated by poor. The economic survey report is an annual publication prepared by the kenya national bureau of statistics that provides socioeconomic information covering a fiveyear period. Current state of development in kenya kenya is the largest economy in sub saharan africa with a population of roughly 39. Access the latest politics analysis and economic growth summary through 2011 for kenya from the economist intelligence unit. Kenya country report the economist intelligence unit. Economic activity in kenya remained robust in 2016. The report aims to give insights into the prevalence of various forms of economic crimes that face various organisations. Economic survey reports, including this edition, are uploaded on knbs. While the mediumterm growth outlook is stable, the report notes that recent threats of drought and continued subdued. Kenya kenya integrated household budget survey 20152016. Although kenya is currently in a stage of growth, there are still several factors inhibiting economic development and contributing to the poverty trap. It presents socio economic highlights of the economy for the last five years. Kenya economy, politics and gdp growth summary the. It presents socioeconomic highlights of the economy for the last five years.
Kenyas fdi inflows have been on a declining trend over the past five years, and were in 2016 less than half of what was expected by the kenya investment authority keninvest. Kenya gdp annual growth rate 20042019 data 20202022. The economic survey report is an annual publication prepared by the kenya national bureau of statistics that provides socio economic information covering a fiveyear period. Kenya economic report 2016 fiscal decentralization in support of devolution nairobi, kenya 2016 to create a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030. Statistics presented in economic survey reports are produced in line with internationally sound and. Kenya kenya, an african nation on the eastern side of the continent, has worked for economic stability since its independence from britain in 1964.
Kenya has sophisticated entrepreneurship by regional standards but could increase its global footprint through increased investments in information technology it. The report forms an important source of input into the budgeting process, planning, monitoring and policy formulation processes. Highlights of the socio economic atlas of kenya dg pdf 1 files 1529 downloads the socio economic atlas of kenya july 1, 2017. This report focuses on how economic and political developments will shape the business environment in kenya over the next five years.
The prices are collected as at 15 th february, 15 th may, 15 th august and 15 th november of the year. This page has economic forecasts for kenya including a longterm outlook for the next decades, plus mediumterm expectations for the next four quarters and shortterm market predictions for the next release affecting the kenya economy. In a new blog, christina golubski shares highlights from a recent paper on the. The port of mombasa is also a barometer of kenyas imbalance. Kenya economic outlook african development bank building. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed. Highlights of the socio economic atlas of kenya dg pdf 1 files.
Led by a recovery in agriculture, a rebound in kenyas economic activity. The institute of economic affairs iea kenya is a thinktank that provides a platform for informed discussions in order to influence public policy in kenya. The report also highlights significant allocations from the 201718 budget to various sectors of the economy. The report also recommends how to address the challenges as well as utilize the available opportunities. Incoming data for the final quarter of 2019 is mixed, after the economy expanded at the slowest pace in two years in the third quarter amid easing activity in the allimportant agricultural sector. Since 2014, kenya has been ranked as a lower middle income country because its per capita gdp crossed a world bank threshold. The kenya economic outlook 2016 report provides an overview of kenyas economic environment and key sectors. Kenya economic update world bank documents world bank group. Nairobi, april 8, 2019 kenyas real gross domestic product is projected to grow by 5. The global financial crisis and electionrelated violence halted much of kenyas economic progress in 20072008.
Funding for the implementation and coordination of the survey was provided by the united nations childrens fund. Jun 21, 2019 the kenya national bureau of statistics has released the 2019 economic survey report which highlights the countrys economic performance for the year 2018. In 2011 kenyas economy recorded checked growth, primarily driven by financial intermediation, tourism, construction and agriculture sectors. Kenya gdp annual growth rate data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases was last updated on april of 2020. The economic cost of nonadherence to tb medicines kenya. Tourism has played a major role in kenyas development despite economic jolts. First, kenya begins 2015 in a sound economic position. In 2009, kenya s gross domestic product gdp was 29.
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