Kenya's economy grew 5.4 per cent in 2019 down from 6.3 per centTreasury CS Ukur YattaniKenya's economy grew by 5.4 per cent in 2019 compared to 6.3 per cent in 2018, an economic survey indicates.Bad weather in the first half hit the economy for the period, specifically on agriculture Tea, Sugar and Maize production fell by 5 per cent, 12.5 per cent and 10.3 per cent respectively. Read Now »Tthe manufacturing sector real value added increased by 3.2 per cent, which was a slower growth compared to 4.3 per cent recorded in 2018. Birth registration coverage in 2019 increased to 75.7 per cent. The number of primary and secondary schools declined by 14.7 per cent and 8.2 per cent to 32,344 and 10,463, respectively, in 2019. The number of candidates who scored C+ (plus) and above grew by 38.4 per cent to 125,835 in 2019.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2020 08:35 UTC