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Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Kenya economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Kenya best banks and safest banks are also available.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Kenya: Fueled By Charisma

Vital Statistics Location: East Africa Neighbors: Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia Population (2023): 55.4 million Official languages: Swahili, English...

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Kenya: Economic Turmoil Awaits New Central Bank Governor

The new Central Bank of Kenya governorKamau Thugge brings with him a stellar résumé of previous experience in government and 25 years at the IMF.

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Kenya: New President Ready To Hustle

The new president has said he intends to prioritize agriculture and food security, stimulate job creation and reawaken the competitiveness of the private sector by reducing government domestic borrowing.

Features

Google’s Africa Trial Balloons Up In The Air In Kenya

Google wants to solve Kenya's 5G problem while most Kenyans would be happy to get 3G.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Pandemic Strengthens African Bank Digitization

Within Sub-Saharan Africa, mobile money providers have waived or reduced transaction fees while governments are encouraging digital payments as a strategy to wean off person-to-person contact.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Kenya: Steady Growth, With Challenges

Financial services is fueling expansion, but fiscal woes and terrorism are keeping foreign investors at bay.

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Kenya Becomes Oil Exporter Propelled By China Deal

China's rise is boosting the economies of African nations.

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A Disciplinarian Gets Another Term As Kenya’s Central Bank Governor

Kenyan monetary policy remains in the same hands.

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Regulators Approve Merger Creating Africa’s Largest Bank

Bank merger will create a major new player on the African banking scene.

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How Brexit Could Damage Asian And African Economies

Economic damage from Brexit will not be limited to the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

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Mobile’s Last Barriers

Sub-Saharan Africa is already light years ahead of the rest of the world in advancing mobile banking. Now, governments are pressing for more cross-system compatibility.