Kenya: World Bank Predicts 4.9 Percent Growth

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Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2013 08:43

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The World Bank predicts that Kenya’s economic growth will remain moderate in the face of a flat global growth prospect.

In its global economic prospects released last week, the World Bank forecasts that Kenya’s GDP will peak at 4.9 per cent this year, way below its peers in the sub-Saharan Africa region.

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KPLC in the spotlight as economic conditions improve

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Published on Thursday, 17 January 2013 11:40

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All eyes are on utility company Kenya Power as it compiles electricity bills for this month, with consumers expecting lower bills given the falling prices of fuel, low inflation, and a stable foreign exchange rate.

Further, increased rainfall in parts of the country in the past few weeks has increased opportunities for cheaper hydro-generated power as opposed to the more expensive thermal power.

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13 Young African Business, Economic Leaders To Watch in 2013

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Published on Monday, 07 January 2013 07:31

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It was American football coach, Vincent Lombardi that said, “Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” Today, there are many young Africans blazing trails across the continent and globally –  new breed, cosmopolitan Africans, shaping Africa’s future. Their social/business activities in one way or the other illuminates the potential that will shape the business and economic future of Africa.

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