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World Bank Raises Kenya 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.6%

The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast for Kenya to 4.6% from 4.3%.

SquawkNews Desk 2 updates Updated Nov 04, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC

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World Bank urges Kenya to curb graft, raises 2026 growth forecast By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, Nov 4 (R
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By Duncan MiririKenya's government should tackle corruption to boost economic growth and raise incomes, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as it raised its growth forecast for this year after a stronger-than-expected first half.The East African nation became a lower-middle-income country in 2014 und…

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