By EDWIN OKOTHMore by this AuthorKenya’s economy recorded a 5.8 per cent growth last year despite a decline in major sectors of the economy, according to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The sector, which is worth Sh937 billion, was depressed, despite growth recorded in production of coffee and tea, which are among the country’s top exports. The decline in agriculture caused a slight drop in manufacturing to 3.5 per cent compared with 3.6 per cent in 2015. Construction declined to 9.2 per cent from 13.2 per cent recorded in 2015 due to a slow-down of activity at the standard gauge railway construction. The marginal growth in the overall economy was also boosted by sectors such as information and communication technology, transport and storage, and real estate.

Source: Daily Nation April 19, 2017 21:33 UTC