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Browsing: Kenya growth forecast
- In 2023, Kenya’s economy experienced real GDP growth, surging from 4.8% in 2022 to an estimated 5 per cent.
- Kenya’s agriculture, which had grappled with severe drought, recovered with critical crops, such as tea and coffee, displaying remarkable resilience.
- High cost of living, exchange rate pressures, and global economic uncertainties remain persistent risks to growth this year.
In 2023, Kenya’s economy strengthened, defying persistent challenges as highlighted in the World Bank’s 28th edition of the Kenya Economic Update (KEU). Despite facing continued hurdles, East Africa’s biggest economy experienced an acceleration in real GDP growth, surging from 4.8 per cent in 2022 to an estimated 5 per cent in 2023.
This economic performance is a testament to Kenya’s ability to navigate adversities and build a foundation for sustainable economic growth.
Agriculture helped revive Kenya’s economy in 2023
A key factor contributing to Kenya’s revival of economic performance in 2023 was the …