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Agriculture still anchors Kenya's economy despite tourism and industry gains - KNBS

4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (570+ words) Kenya's agriculture sector maintained its position as the backbone of the economy in the first quarter of 2026, delivering steady growth and supporting millions of livelihoods even as tourism, construction and manufacturing emerged among the fastest-growing sectors. According to the latest…...

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KNBS explains why inflation and trade deficit rose despite Kenya's economic growth

4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (585+ words) Kenya's economy posted stronger growth in the first quarter of 2026, but rising inflation, a widening current account deficit and renewed currency pressures highlight challenges that could weigh on the country's economic outlook in the months ahead. According to the latest…...

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Kenya's debt clock is ticking as every billion borrowed has hidden price tag " report

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (894+ words) World Bank warns that rising government borrowing is pushing up interest rates, squeezing development budgets, and threatening Kenya's fiscal future, even as Treasury admits the country is trapped between expensive external loans and a domestic market it cannot afford to…...

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China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (856+ words) China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4. 5 per cent-5 per cent, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad. It is the first time the target has been…...

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