General
What are the three sectors that make up Kenya's economy?
Agriculture, Industry and Services
Name two of Kenya's main cash crops
Coffee, tea, horticultural goods, avocados, mangoes
Why is Kenya called the "Silicon Savannah"?
The country's rich tech hub
Which country is Kenya's largest export destination?
Uganda
Name one main fiscal challenge Kenya faces?
Fiscal pressures, trade imbalance, infrastructure deficit
What are the three main types of manufacturing?
Sugar, dairy and flour
What is Kenya's staple food crop?
Maize
What is the M-Pesa used for?
Mobile payments
What are Kenya's 2 main export products
Tea and Horticultural products
Name one government initiative aimed at reducing wealth inequality in Kenya.
Vision 2030, Big Four Agenda
About how much percent does tourism make up of Kenya's economy?
10%
List one way climate change affects farming in Kenya?
Droughts, flooding, unpredictable rainfall, reduced crop yields
Name 3 things that KDEAP aim to improve?
Internet, digital services and innovation
Which organization is projected to bring the greatest economic benefits to Kenya in terms of poverty reduction?
African Continental Free Trade Area
What are two of the four pillars of the "Big Four Agenda"?
Manufacturing sector, affordable housing, universal healthcare, food security
Name one reason why covid minimally affected Kenya's economy?
Diverse economy, agriculture, trade
What type of technology could help Kenyan farmers increase productivity?
Mechanization, precision farming, improved irrigation systems
How does Kenya attract foreign tech companies?
By allowing full foreign ownership in ICT.
What does Kenya import from China?
Machinery and electronics
Name one type of disparity that Kenya faces between its urban and rural populations.
Income disparities, wealth inequality, access to services
What was Kenya's GDP during covid?
-0.3%
How can climate-resistant practices improve food security in Kenya?
Enhancing crop-resilient practices, government assistance, adopt modern technology
Why is Microsoft investing $1 billion in Kenya?
To build a data center and develop AI solutions
What is the purpose of the Kenya-US Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP)?
To develop deeper economic integration beyond AGOA, covering agriculture, services and initiatives for women and youth
How do environmental factors contribute to migration in Kenya?
Environmental degradation, climate challenge, food insecurity drive migration pressures