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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
March 18, 2026
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World Bank warns 44pc of Kenya’s economy depends on nature
The study, Nature’s Bottom Line: The Economic and Financial Costs of Ecosystem Degradation in Kenya, finds that 44 percent of the country’s GDP comes from sectors heavily reliant on nature, including agriculture, construction and real estate. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news ..
✨ Key Highlights
A new World Bank analysis reveals that 44 percent of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is highly dependent on natural ecosystems, placing a significant portion of the economy at risk due to environmental degradation.
- 44% of Kenya's GDP is derived from sectors heavily reliant on nature, including agriculture and construction.
- The World Bank issued a warning about the economic costs of ecosystem degradation.
- Key concerns include water scarcity exacerbated by deforestation and potential risks to export sectors from global sustainability standards.
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