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Kenya’s construction and real estate sectors experienced slower growth in 2017 than in previous years, owing in part to uncertainty surrounding the contested August general elections, which translated in part, to no major government-led infrastructure projects being announced in the second half of the year. However, while the construction sector grew by less than the 9.8% recorded in 2016,...

After some challenging years, Kenya’s tourism industry is recovering, with the country becoming an increasingly attractive destination as stability and confidence return, travel connections improve and relevant government programmes come into effect. The authorities are adopting increasingly innovative policies to encourage growth, which appear to be yielding results, with tourism arrivals and...

Given that the country has one of the youngest populations in the world by average age, Kenya is aware that investment in health and education will be a key component in supporting the Vision 2030 goals of transforming the nation into a middle-income country. For instance, the new Health Act, 2017 further codifies constitutional protections and mandates the provision of minimum basic services....

In conjunction with Ernst & Young, this chapter explores the taxation system and Kenya’s efforts to build an investor-friendly environment. It also contains a viewpoint with Gitahi Gachahi, CEO, EY Eastern Africa.

This section includes information on hotels, government offices and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress code, business hours and electricity.

This chapter introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Kenya, in partnership with Oseko & Ouma. It also contains a viewpoint with Christine A Oseko, Managing Partner, Oseko & Ouma.