Page 31 Kenya’s economic outlook for the years ahead looks robust, despite recent challenges such as a trade deficit and rising debt. Following 2014’s GDP rebasing, the country is now East Africa’s largest economy and boasts a prominent profile in the EAC. According to official forecasts, growth is expected to be around 6.5-7% in 2015 and to...
Given the limitations of Kenya’s health care system in terms of funding and accessibility, the country is looking at a number of e-services to meet the needs of a population with limited spending power and poor access to formal health care facilities.
The telecommunications sector in Kenya has seen tremendous growth and change in the past 12 months, as industry players grapple to position themselves competitively in an increasingly saturated market. The recent exit of Essar Telecom Kenya through a unique divestment of licences and subscribers to the two largest competitors in the market...
Energy, petroleum and mining are key sectors in Kenya’s economy, with significant prospects for growth. According to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, as of 2014, electricity provided 9% of overall energy requirements in Kenya, with petroleum and renewable energy providing 22% and 69%, respectively. Only one in five households in...
The government has stated that economic growth in Kenya depends on modern infrastructure. However, funding for developing such infrastructure is limited. The government hopes to bridge the financing gap by involving the private sector in public projects. The Public-Private Partnership Act of 2013 (PPP Act) provides the framework for the...
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