following sound monetary and fiscal policies. Finally, the report's third message focuses on the poverty situation in Kenya …

Kenya has experienced a decade of relatively strong economic growth. Between 2000 and 2009, economic growth in Kenya … play in the effort to reduce poverty and vulnerability and promote human capital development in Kenya. The Government of … Kenya has only recently (June 2011) developed a national social protection policy. This policy builds on the Constitution of …

is now the third largest in Sub-Saharan Africa (after South Africa and Nigeria). Kenya strengthened its external position …

In recent years, the prospects of Kenya's tourism industry have been clouded by a perfect storm of misfortunes … highly relevant, though much neglected issue as Kenya is amongst the most water scarce countries in Africa and also has a … highly water intensive economy (when measured in per capita availability, Kenya is more water scarce than land, and …

Kenya may be at a "tipping point," the theme of the third Kenya economic update which has a special focus on the … sectors, and have contributed to the conditions for Kenya to reach this tipping point. Kenya has entered the new decade with … favorable regional environment have created a new positive economic momentum. Kenya may again be positioned to experience high …

Over the last decade, Kenya's society and economy have changed fundamentally and these deep trends will continue. Rapid … population growth and urbanization will create many new challenges which need to be managed well to support Kenya's economic take …-off in the medium-term. This fourth edition of the Kenya economic update argues that Kenya can turn the tide in turbulent …

managed by the Government of Kenya and a number of international organizations including the World Food Program (WFP), the …

Kenya's new constitution marks a critical juncture in the nation's history. It is widely perceived, by Kenyans from all … walks of life, as a new beginning. Indeed, many feel that post- independence Kenya has been characterized by centralization … addressing spatial inequities. A more decentralized government makes eminent sense, given Kenya's diversity and experience with …

progressivity of health care financing. Kenya's government is committed to improving equity and financial protection in health by … implementing the Second National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP II). Kenya spends 4.3 per cent (2009) of its gross domestic … an average of 6.5 per cent (2009) of their GDP on health. The functions of the health system in Kenya have historically …