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[[File:Nairobi%27s_Central_Business_District_Landmark_Skyscrapers..jpg|thumb|Nairobi%27s_Central_Business_District_Landmark_Skyscrapers.]] [[file:GPD_per_capita_development_of_Kenya.svg|right|thumb|GPD_per_capita_development_of_Kenya]] [[file:2006Kenyan_exports.PNG|right|thumb|2006Kenyan_exports]] [[file:Worker_with_Summer_Flowers.jpg|thumb|Worker_with_Summer_Flowers]] [[file:Kenya-Tealand-Near-Kericho-2012.JPG|thumb|Kenya-Tealand-Near-Kericho-2012]] [[file:Soda_train,_Magadi,_Kenya.jpg|thumb|Soda_train,_Magadi,_Kenya]] [[file:Lady_tour_guide.jpg|thumb|Lady_tour_guide]] == Economy of Kenya ==

The '''Economy of Kenya''' is a market-based economy with a few state-owned infrastructure enterprises, and maintains a liberalized external trade system. The country is generally perceived as Eastern and Central Africa's hub for financial, communication, and transportation services. The capital city, [[Nairobi]], is a major regional commercial hub. The economy's major sectors include agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, manufacturing, energy, tourism, and financial services.

=== Agriculture ===
Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya's economy, contributing approximately 33% of the Gross Domestic Product ([[GDP]]). The sector employs more than 70% of the rural population. Key agricultural products include [[tea]], [[coffee]], horticultural produce, and [[floriculture]]. Kenya is one of the world's leading exporters of black tea and cut flowers.

=== Manufacturing ===
The manufacturing sector in Kenya is diverse and includes food processing, beverages, tobacco, textiles, clothing, leather products, paper, and paper products. The sector contributes about 10% to the GDP. Industrial activity, concentrated around the three largest urban centers, [[Nairobi]], [[Mombasa]], and [[Kisumu]], includes the production of consumer goods, construction materials, and chemicals.

=== Services ===
The services sector is the largest contributor to Kenya's GDP, accounting for about 50%. This sector includes financial services, real estate, wholesale and retail trade, transport, and communication. [[Nairobi]] is a major financial center in Africa, hosting several international banks and financial institutions.

=== Tourism ===
Tourism is a significant part of Kenya's economy, contributing about 10% to the GDP. The country is renowned for its diverse wildlife and national parks, such as the [[Maasai Mara]], [[Amboseli National Park]], and [[Tsavo National Park]]. Coastal tourism along the Indian Ocean is also a major attraction, with destinations like [[Mombasa]], [[Malindi]], and [[Lamu]].

=== Energy ===
Kenya's energy sector is primarily based on renewable sources, with hydroelectric power being the dominant source. The country has also invested in geothermal energy, with the [[Olkaria Geothermal Plant]] being one of the largest in the world. Wind and solar energy are also being developed to diversify the energy mix.

=== Mining ===
The mining sector in Kenya is relatively small, contributing less than 1% to the GDP. However, the country has significant potential for mineral resources, including soda ash, limestone, gold, and gemstones. The government has been working to attract investment in this sector to boost its contribution to the economy.

=== Financial Services ===
Kenya has a well-developed financial sector, with a robust banking system and a growing capital market. The [[Nairobi Securities Exchange]] (NSE) is one of the largest in Africa. Mobile banking and financial services, particularly through platforms like [[M-Pesa]], have revolutionized the financial landscape in Kenya, providing access to financial services for millions of people.

=== Challenges ===
Despite its economic growth, Kenya faces several challenges, including high levels of poverty and unemployment, income inequality, and corruption. The country also grapples with issues related to infrastructure development, political instability, and environmental sustainability.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Nairobi]]
* [[Mombasa]]
* [[Kisumu]]
* [[Maasai Mara]]
* [[Amboseli National Park]]
* [[Tsavo National Park]]
* [[Olkaria Geothermal Plant]]
* [[Nairobi Securities Exchange]]
* [[M-Pesa]]

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