Economy bounces back to grow at 5.7 per cent

Traders hawk fresh farm produce to commuters in a vehicle at Keumbu market along Kisii - Nairobi highway. [Photo: Sammy Omingo/Standard]

The economy bounced back in the first three months of 2018 to grow at an impressive 5.7 per cent.

In 2017 the gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a five-year low of 4.9 per cent as the country grappled with drought, low credit and a prolonged electioneering period.