Kenya

Kenya is at a pivotal point in its economic development, buoyed by a peaceful transition of power to a new government and the historic 50th anniversary of independence from colonial rule. Despite the turbulence occasioned by the changes to the political power structure and the country’s continuing engagement in Somalia, Kenya continues to witness significant growth and...

Although largely rural and modestly sized, Kisii County offers significant scope for growth over the medium and long term, thanks to planned infrastructure spending and a growing population. Following the passage of devolution in 2010, the county has sought to translate its strong agricultural base into more value-added sectors such as agro-processing, branding and...

Located at the heart of Kenya, Meru has a rich history dating back many centuries. The name of the region is derived from mieru – “quiet forests” – and was coined by the Masai people in reference to Meru’s forested regions of Imenti and Tigania.

A historic transition is under way in Kenya that could have profound implications for its economy: as part of the implementation of its 2010 constitution, the national government is devolving about a third of its powers and responsibilities to 47 newly created counties. The ultimate objective of the process is to usher in a more decentralised approach to public service...

Taxation is the major source of government revenue in Kenya. Over the past few years, the government through the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – the body mandated to administer and collect taxes on behalf of the government – has stepped up efforts to widen the tax base. Kenya, like most African countries, operates a source- and partly residency-based taxation system....