Kenya

We continue to forecast 2.0% real growth this year, assuming that key donors will partially withhold support. Aid flows also pose key risks to the balance of payments and the fiscal... 2004-08-13

On the face of it, President Mwai Kibaki's cabinet reshuffle appears to have strengthened his own position within government, as he demoted four Liberal Democratic Party members that... 2004-07-05

A US law that provides for duty-free entry of apparel exports from selected African states is set to expire in September. BMI View: Uncertainty over this issue has already undermined... 2004-07-02

We are forecasting 2.0% real growth this year, assuming that key donors will partially withhold support. Growth will improve if funds are released. On the upside, the IMF and World... 2004-07-02

The 2004-05 budget foresees a KES57.9bn deficit, an increase of 23% on last year's shortfall. BMI View: Most of the new spending is earmarked for economic development, which should... 2004-07-02

We are forecasting 2.0% real growth this year, as slow progress on reforms is likely to deter donors from releasing their promised budgetary support. High oil prices pose downside... 2004-06-09

The finance minister says most donors are withholding aid in response to the infighting among the ruling coalition. BMI View: Unless the government resolves the dispute quickly -... 2004-05-12

In a further sign that infighting is weakening the government, Nairobi has postponed its planned review by New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) officials. The country... 2004-05-12

BMI View: Recent tea and coffee harvests have been of relatively low quality as the main crop season approaches its end, posing some downside risk to growth. Although reduced beverage... 2004-04-29

Divisions within the cabinet and coalition have been deepened by the president's rejection of the new draft constitution. The dispute centres on proposals to transfer some key presidential... 2004-04-05