Kenya

Kenya’s economy is partly tied to those of its neighbours through their shared history, its role as a port to serve landlocked countries to the west and north, and its membership in the East African Community (EAC). This is a regional integration organisation with an ambitious agenda including common markets, a common currency and ultimately a single federated state...

As an emerging market, Kenya benefits from a number of competitive advantages, not only within East Africa but also within the wider continental context. The country has recently undergone a significant overhaul of its governmental system, devolving key powers to local counties, while a spate of underground discoveries have prompted new interest in the hydrocarbons...

In mid-2014 Kenya’s fiscal position was a mixture of positives and negatives, with the country benefitting from a position of comparative stability while facing up to a selection of potential future risks. The government’s task currently is to maintain fiscal discipline across both national and local balance sheets, while at the same time embarking on development...