While Kenya is no stranger to political strides experienced across the region, the country has managed to avoid long periods of crisis – whether political, economic or social – and has been able to overcome its challenges in relatively short periods of time.
As the largest economy in the EAC and COMESA in terms of GDP, Kenya has positioned itself as a major economic power in sub-Saharan Africa. Traditionally a largely agrarian economy, Kenya has quickly entrenched its position as a manufacturing, logistics and technology hub in the region, and this diversification forms a solid platform from which the government can generate economic growth over the coming years. The resolution of the electoral process, improving business confidence and strong private consumption are likely to support GDP expansion over 2018 and into 2019. In April 2018 the IMF estimated the economy would expand by 5.5% in 2018 and 6% in 2019, compared to 4.8% in 2017.
Lodestar for growth: Carole Kariuki, CEO, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, on the Big Four agenda...
A coordinated approach: Patrick Ngugi Njoroge, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), on ensuring...
Innovative regulation: Joshua Oigara, CEO and Managing Director, KCB Group, on how banks and...
Changing the rules: Geoffrey Gangla, CEO, Genghis Capital, on the strategies that are revamping and...
Competitive advantages: Peter Munya, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and...
Simplicity and productivity: Gitahi Gachahi, CEO, EY Eastern Africa, on observing the canons of...
Digital conveyancing: Christine A Oseko, Managing Partner, Oseko & Ouma, on the benefits and...
Discipline and accountability: President Uhuru Kenyatta, on the Big Four agenda, supporting youth...
Common aim, common gain: Libérat Mfumukeko, Secretary-General, EAC, on the upsides of regional...
Cause for optimism: Anne Kirima-Muchoki, Chairperson, Kenya Investment Authority, on harnessing new...
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