Kenya Economic Report 2018 on Boosting Investments for Delivery of the Kenya Vision 2030

Abstract

This is the 10th edition of the annual Kenya Economic Report series published by KIPPRA in fulfilment of Part V, Section 23(3) of the KIPPRA Act 2006. In each report, KIPPRA assesses the country’s economic performance and provides medium term prospects for a three-year period. Prior to finalization of the report, KIPPRA shares the report with statutory stakeholders and other stakeholders for views and validation. The Kenya Economic Report 2018 focuses on opportunities for investments to achieve strong inclusive growth. The domestic, regional and international development blueprints emphatically emphasize on the need for inclusiveness in the growth process. In pursuit to achieving a strong inclusive economic growth, the Kenya Vision 2030 social pillar, for example, seeks to “engender just, cohesive and equitable social development”. While Goal 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promotes sustained inclusive economic growth, the African Union Agenda 2063 aspires to have a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development with expanded job opportunities targeting the youth and women...