Market profile

Kenya has grown economically to become one of the biggest and most diversified economies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The main sectors contributing to economic growth are agriculture, building and construction, infrastructure development, manufacturing, transport and services, tourism, agriculture, mining as well as wholesale and retail trade.

Since its independence in 1963, Kenya has followed a mixed economic development strategy aimed at attracting foreign direct investment. The government’s various economic reforms have concentrated on strengthening private investment.

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Facts

  • Merchandise exports A$0.77 million
  • Services exports A$220 million
  • Capital Nairobi
  • Official languages Swahili, English
  • Area 569,140 sq km
  • Population 48 million

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Trade and economic fact sheet

Containing general information, recent economic indicators, Australia’s trade and investment relationship with Kenya and their global merchandise trade relationship that is updated twice a year.

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Smartraveller

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Kenya. This is regularly updated and should be checked before planning travel.

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