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September 17, 2026
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Kenya loses up to 2.4% of GDP annually to climate-related disasters

Kenya loses up to 2.4% of GDP annually to climate-related disasters

NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 17 – Kenya loses an estimated 2 to 2.4 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product every year because of climate-related disasters, highlighting the economic cost of…..

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Kenya is losing a significant portion of its GDP annually due to climate-related disasters, with estimates ranging from 2% to 2.4%. This economic impact was highlighted at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town.

  • Kenya loses up to 2.4% of its GDP each year to climate disasters.
  • The issue was discussed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures indicate droughts cost about 8% of GDP every five years, and floods cost approximately 5.5% of GDP every seven years.

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