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Kenya: Percentage of People Employed in Agriculture, Services and Industry
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 ...
Maize Production in Kenya by County – Agriculture Statistics
Maize is a staple and a major source of energy supply for most Kenyans who consume cereals.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Kenyans get 57% of their energy supply from cereals such as maize, wheat, ...
Wheat Production in Kenya by County - Agriculture Statistics
Wheat is one of Kenya’s major food crops, alongside maize, beans, Irish potatoes, cassava, and sweet potatoes. It is mainly grown in Narok and Nakuru Counties.
However, even though Kenyans consume a lot of wheat, the country cannot meet the demand ...
A Large Share of Food Consumed in Kenyan Households is Purchased
Where do most Kenyans get their food, and how does it affect their well-being? A 2022 Kenya Continuous and Household Survey (KCHS) highlights three major sources of food in most Kenyan households:
Purchases (including stock)
Own production
Gifts
The KCHS evaluates a household’s ...
Kenya Food Crop Production - Production Area, Quantity and Value in Ksh
Growing crops forms a significant part of Kenya's agricultural sector. In 2023, the overall GDP of the agricultural sector in Kenya was Ksh 3.3 trillion, representing 21.8% of the country’s overall GDP.
Crop growing accounted for 15.4% of the country's ...
County Contribution to Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | DATA
Agriculture is one of the main drivers of the Kenyan economy. In 2023, the overall GDP of the agricultural sector at current prices was Ksh 3.3 trillion, representing a contribution of 21.8% to Kenya’s overall GDP.[1]
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Agriculture is the ...