Recent reforms to Kenya’s pension fund regulations, announced in mid-2015, are opening up more diverse avenues for investment and increasing prospects for growth.
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An expanding middle class, anchored by a young population, is set to support growth in Kenya’s insurance sector, although a regulatory overhaul is likely to increase consolidation pressure in the near term.
The arrival of new supermarket chains in Kenya highlights the potential of the country’s retail sector, though a congested project pipeline – concentrated largely in Nairobi – could result in a slowdown in retail rentals in the medium term.
A sharper focus on science and mathematics in universities – including research and development activities – is necessary if Kenya is to improve rates of graduate employment.
Reducing a reliance on bulk black tea is a key objective for Kenya as it looks to boost revenue from one of its flagship agricultural sectors.
While housing prices in Kenya’s residential real estate market stabilised late last year, land costs have seen significant increases, indicating a rise in demand for apartment units.