Economic Update
Kenya’s Economy is Showing Resilience as Output Rises to Pre-Pandemic Levels
According to the World Bank, Kenya’s economy has demonstrated resilience to the Covid-19 shock supported by a recovery of output in the first half of 2021, above pre-pandemic levels. The rebound was supported by growth in the industry and more pronounced in the services sector (particularly education). Agricultural output, however, fell by 0.5% partly due to below-average rains in the year.
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