Manufacturing and Construction

This article explores employment in key sectors of the Kenyan economy, including agriculture, services, and industry.  Until recently, the agricultural sector had the largest share of total employees in the labor force. Today, a majority of Kenyan employees are in the ...

The type of construction materials used in the walling of a house is an essential indicator of housing quality in Kenya and a predictor of household socioeconomic status.  According to the Kenya Bureau of Statistics, the Consolidated Housing Quality Index (CHQI) ...

Export Processing Zones are areas that encourage foreign investments by giving incentives to export-oriented businesses. These incentives include tax exemptions, infrastructure, quick approvals, and more straightforward licensing procedures. Export Processing Zones play a critical role in boosting Kenya's manufacturing sector. Quick ...

Manufacturing in Kenya contributed 7.6% to the country's GDP and was worth Ksh 1.15 trillion at current prices in 2023.[1] Food, beverages, and tobacco manufacturing were valued at 629.7 billion, while other manufacturing, repair, and installation activities were valued at ...