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| Received
04-Jun-2026 |
Accepted
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Published
04-Jun-2026 |
Abstract
Kenya’s economy was considered stable and
strong in East Africa till 2008 when its growth was
adversely affected by the aftermath of general
election in December 2007. According to the Central
Bank of Kenya, the economic growth in the country
recorded spectacular figures from 0.5% in 2002 to
7.1% in 2007. In 2008, it slumped to 1.7% and the
subdue growth reflected adverse aftermath-effects
of post election crisis in the first quarter of 2008
and global financial crisis in the last quarter of 2008
among other causes which decreased production
level and low demand of Kenya’s exports. In 2009
there was modest improvement with 2.6% growth.
This paper will examine the growth of Kenyan
economy and evaluate the contribution of some
selected sectors which lead to attractive economic
growth of the country in the past few years. The result
confirms that though Agriculture and tourism were
the most affected in 2008 crisis, Agriculture,
Transport and communication and tourism have
been major contributors to the economic growth in the country.
KeyWords: Economy, Kenya, GDP, Global Crisis
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