Compared to other countries in East Africa, Kenya is one of the more developed. With a 22% share of the total economy, agriculture, forestry, and fishing (which includes coffee and tea plantations) are the most important sectors of the economy. Accounting for approximately 11% of GDP goes for manufacturing, the second largest industry in the country. There are a number of other important sectors, including real estate (8%), wholesale and retail trade (7%), transportation and storage (7%), education (7%), financial and insurance activity (6%), and construction (5%).

A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the KES while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the KES.

Category:  GDP Annual Growth Rate
Units:  Percent
Details
Impact: Low
Country:
Currency: KES
Latest Release
Previous: 5.5%
Consensus: 4.8%
Actual: 5.9%
Next Release
Date: May 03, 11:30
Time left: 4 days
Consensus: 6.3%