East African economy projected to register marginal growth in 2025

In 2024, Kenya's agriculture grew by 3.0 percent, contributed 22.4 percent to GDP, and employed 40 percent of the population.

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The economic growth of the East African region is projected to rise to 5.7 percent in 2025, increasing from 5.1 percent in 2024, a sluggish climb owing to reduced international aid and conflict.

The report, which was jointly presented by the East African Business Council and RSM Eastern Africa consulting firm, attributed it to the growth in public infrastructure investments and in the services sector.