Kenya has a liberalised economy with a GDP of $55.2bn, which grew at 5.7% in 2013. Much of the 2013 growth was attributable to relatively low and stable inflation, and the establishment of county governments as public expenditure rose in line with the devolved system of government, according to an economic survey from 2014. Agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, transport and communication,...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Kenya 2014
Kenya has a population of approximately 44m, with a growth rate of 2.11% in 2014, and more than one-third of the populace – 42.9% – is classified as under 14 years of age. While services are the largest GDP contributor, accounting for over 50% of economic activity, the country also has an extremely developed agricultural sector. Although it has been through its fair share of ups and downs,...
Articles & Analysis | Kenya hotel listings from The Report: Kenya 2014
View contact details and general information for some of the leading hotels and resorts in Kenya.
Articles & Analysis | Helpful tips for business and leisure travellers from The Report: Kenya 2014
In business meetings across Kenya it is customary to exchange greetings and shake hands. As relationships and networking are important in the business community, it is common to open a meeting by engaging in casual discussion about health, family and travel. The host will generally indicate when the business discussion should commence.
Articles & Analysis | A new constitution brings in a raft of new legislation from The Report: Kenya 2014
On August 27, 2010, after much debate and a public referendum, Kenya adopted a new constitution. The first general elections under the new constitution were held in March 2013, following which the country ushered in a new government structure. Under the new structure, the republic became a unitary state with a devolved governance system comprising a national government...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna from The Report: Kenya 2014
What sort of legal and contractual challenges do firms face in cross-border deals in East Africa?