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Originally published by Nation CountiesJune 30, 2026
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Murang’a is Kenya's fastest growing county by GDP
The county completely outpaced its closest regional rival, Nyeri County...
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Murang’a County has been identified as Kenya's fastest-growing devolved unit in terms of economic output, contributing significantly to the nation's gross domestic product (GDP).
- The county's economy recorded a growth of over 13 percent between 2023 and 2024, with its gross county product (GCP) now estimated at 295.89 billion shillings.
- This growth was reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
- Murang’a County outpaced Nyeri County by nearly 5 percent and also surpassed Nairobi County's growth by six percentage points, largely due to its diversified agricultural and service sectors.
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