World Bank Raises Kenya Growth Forecast
The World Bank raised Kenya economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.6% following a strong first half. However, the lender warned that corruption remains a major constraint limiting broader economic progress.
The World Bank raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Kenya to 4.6% on Wednesday, while urging the government to tackle systemic corruption. The upgrade follows a stronger-than-expected first half of the year across the East African nation. Addressing governance challenges remains critical as corruption costs the country 2% of GDP annually through higher fiscal deficits.
