Economy

The country’s politics have changed markedly since the introduction of a new constitution in 2010. The final document, which had been debated in parliament for the greater part of two decades, has ushered in a more decentralised political system and structure that is meant to make the government more democratically accountable and responsive...

While efforts at regional integration on the continent have had mixed results, the EAC has been a standout success. The trading and Customs bloc has become an increasingly important driver of sub-regional growth and development, to an extent that far outstrips the performance of other African economic communities such as ECOWAS in West Africa...

Ensuring clear frameworks for land rights, local content and legal authority are priorities for a variety of sectors in countries around the world. Kenya is no exception and authorities have been working to address these issues, which have come to the forefront as part of the current devolution process.

The largest economy in the EAC, Kenya is a major player in both the region and sub-Saharan Africa as a whole. Over the past few decades its market has transformed from being largely agrarian into one of the most diversified and innovative on the continent, even developing a thriving technology sector that some have dubbed the Silicon Savannah...