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The Current State of the Economy: By Judson Nyabuto (Accountant Journal Magazine) GDP Growth and Business Challenges Often hailed as East Africa’s economic powerhouse, Kenya has experienced a dynamic economic landscape in recent years. As of 2024, the country faces a blend of growth prospects and significant challenges. This article delves into the current state of Kenya’s economy, focusing on GDP growth and the business environment’s hurdles. GDP Growth:  A Mixed Bag Kenya’s GDP growth has shown resilience despite numerous challenges. In the first half of 2024, the GDP growth rate decelerated to 4.8%, down from 5.5% during the same period in 2023. This slowdown was evident across various sectors, with mining and construction being the most brutal hit, contracting by 2.7% and 2.4%, respectively. The decline in these sectors reflects broader economic pressures, including severe flooding in April and May 2024, which disrupted agriculture and infrastructure. However, there are signs of stabilization. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has played a crucial role in managing inflation, which moderated significantly, relieving consumers. The Kenyan shilling also gained strength against major currencies, and the current account deficit narrowed, indicating some stability in Kenya’s external position. Monetary Policy Shifts The CBK shifted its monetary policy from a tight to a more accommodative stance in response to the economic slowdown. The Central Bank Rate (CBR) was reduced from 13.00% in August to 12.00% in October 2024. This policy shift aims to stimulate economic activity by improving credit flows to businesses and households, supporting sectoral recovery, and stabilizing GDP growth. Monetary policy easing aligns with global trends, where central banks lower rates as inflation cools. Business Challenges Despite these positive developments, Kenya’s business environment faces several significant challenges: High Public Debt:  Kenya’s public debt has risen sharply over the past decade, reaching 68% of GDP by March 2023. This increase is primarily due to extensive borrowing for infrastructure projects, many of which have not generated sufficient economic returns to cover their costs. The high debt levels constrain the government’s ability to invest in other critical areas and pose a risk to fiscal stability. Political Unrest and Policy Uncertainty:  Political instability and policy uncertainty have also impacted the business environment. In mid-2024, widespread protests erupted over government tax policies, disrupting business operations and reducing investor confidence. The government’s response, including dismissing the entire cabinet, has added to the uncertainty. Download our latest issue of the #AccountantJournal here https://lnkd.in/dVaQhQGy for more! ^CA