Policy Monitor, Issue 12 No. 3, Jan-March 2021 on Building Back for Recovery: Focus on Smart Cities, Innovation, and Sustainable Food Systems

Abstract

This article analyzes the country’s recent economic developments with a focus on four key areas: the growth of economic activities, monetary and financial policy, fiscal developments and the external sector. According to the January 2021 Central Bank of Kenya MPC Private Sector Market Perceptions Survey, the reopening of stalled business operations coupled with the Economic Stimulus Programme support were some of the reasons people have a positive outlook of the economy in the fourth quarter. The recommencement of economic activities is expected to lead to an increased re-engagement of employees...