Kenya
- The economy experienced moderate growth of 4.4% in 2011 and 4.2% in 2012 and is expected to reach 4.5% in 2013 and 5.2% in 2014.
- Having witnessed drastic currency depreciation and rapid inflation in 2011, the economy experienced stability for both indicators in 2012. This stability is expected to continue in 2013.
- International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings against six Kenyans dominated the political scene in 2011 and 2012 and are likely to continue as the cases against four of the six accused persons move to full trial in summer 2013.
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 |
OngoingOnGo |
| P-KE-FZ0-003 |
Menengai Geothermal Development Project Categories: Energy & Power |
OngoingOnGo |
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 |
