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Scenarios: What will Kenya look like in 2040?

Economists and social scientists outline four scenarios that will be influenced by the actions the country takes today.

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Fall in FDI, weakening shilling keep Kenya trailing EA neighbours

Kenya has only outperformed neighbours in diaspora remittances, which have in the past decade risen to become the country’s top source of dollar.

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Kenya facing a serious liquidity crisis, treasury says

Kenya's Treasury cabinet secretary said the treasury is facing a number of underlying pressures like the cost of living and high taxation.

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5m Kenya bank accounts closed on hard times

CBK also reveals that bank customers are increasing maintaining ‘low bank balances.’

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Kenya imports drop 14pc on weak shilling, dull purchasing power

Imports of manufactured goods declined by the largest margin, coming in at $1.81 billion compared to $2.49 billion previously.

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Will Ruto's coalition avoid the one-term curse?

Few believe the ruling party or coalition will arrive at the next election in August 2027 in the same shape and form.

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Kenya shilling drum-up flops as local unit extends decline

The weakening of the local unit has been attributed to the emergence of a stronger dollar alongside the dip in Kenya’s official forex reserves.

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Kenya's debt up record $10.8bn - The East African

President Ruto had pledged not to make Kenya “slaves of debt from any place or any country”.

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Kenya heads into fifth review as IMF firms grip on economic policy

IMF has had a hand in recent policy pronouncements by the ruling 'Kenya Kwanza' administration.

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Kenya's economic growth slowed to 4.8pc in 2022

Kenya’s economy grew by 4.8 percent in 2022, a slower pace than 7.6 percent recorded the previous year.

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