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November 27, 2025
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Reforms could add Sh77bn to Kenya’s GDP – CAK

Reforms could add Sh77bn to Kenya’s GDP – CAK

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 - Kenya stands to gain more than Sh77.7 billion in additional GDP if it accelerates pro-competition reforms across key sectors, a Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya could boost its GDP by over Sh77.7 billion through pro-competition reforms, according to a joint report by the World Bank and the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). The study highlights that opening markets, particularly in sectors like electricity and professional services, could significantly increase economic growth and job creation.

  • The reforms could lead to a 1.4 percent annual GDP boost and create over 400,000 jobs.
  • CAK Director-General David Kemei emphasized the need to remove restrictive regulations, address state dominance, and lower barriers to entry.
  • The report calls for a "whole-of-government" approach to reform, including changes like the Competition Amendment Bill 2025 and stronger buyer-power enforcement.

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