Kenya’s economy to grow by 5.6 percent in 2013

Nairobi, Kenya: The government expects Kenya’s economy to expand by 5.6 percent this year, up from about 5 percent in 2012, with growth rising to 6 percent in the medium term, the finance ministry said.

It cited growth in the agriculture sector, which was likely to increase output due to favourable weather, as well as infrastructure projects in transport and energy.