Kenya
- The economy experienced moderate growth in 2011 which is expected to rise slightly in 2012 and 2013.
- The year 2011 witnessed drastic currency depreciation and rapid inflation, both of which are expected to stabilise in the next two years.
- Youth unemployment constitutes 70% of total unemployment.
- 07/05/2013 - AfDB Launches US$1.26B Kenya – Ethiopia Electricity Highway
- 26/04/2013 - AfDB Facilitates Energy Diversification and Access to Clean Energy with the Approval of a €115 Million Loan to Turkana Wind Power Project in Kenya
- 17/04/2013 - AfDB reinforces regional integration support with USD 232.5 million Tanzania-Kenya road financing
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-KE-IAD-001 |
Support to higher education science and technology to enhance quality - HEST project Categories: Human Capital Development, Education |
ApprovedAPVD |
| P-KE-EAZ-003 |
Scaling up rainwater management Categories: Water Supply & Sanitation |
ApprovedAPVD |
Contacts
East Africa Regional Resource Center
African Development Bank Group
East Africa Regional Resource Center (EARC)
Khushee Towers
Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 4861 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2712925/ +254 20 2712926/ +254 20 2712928
Fax: +254 20 2712938
Contact :
Mr. Negatu, Gabriel, Regional Director
Location
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Nairobi |
| Area: | 580,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2012: | 42.7 Million |
| Urban Population 2012: | 22.89% |
| Female Population 2012: | 50.05% |
| GDP: | US$ 40.7 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2012: | US$ 820 |
| Inflation Rate: | 9.60% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 37.06% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 145 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.519 |
| Membership Date: | 10/09/1964 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2012): | UA 1.4 Billion |
