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Originally published by The Standard BusinessNovember 24, 2025
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World Bank projects economy to grow at 4.9pc next year, 5pc in 2026
The data shows the glut of low-quality informal jobs is failing to meet the aspirations of the fast-expanding youth population, known as Gen Z...
✨ Key Highlights
The World Bank projects Kenya's economy will grow by 4.9% next year and 5% in 2026. Despite this projected growth, the economy is not generating enough formal employment, leading to a decline in real incomes over the past decade.
- The World Bank data reveals real incomes have declined over the past 10 years in Kenya.
- The World Bank is the key organization providing these economic projections.
- A notable surprise mentioned in the article was the recovery of the construction sector, as seen with President William Ruto inspecting the Shauri Moyo B Affordable Housing Project in Nairobi.
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