Kenya recorded impressive performance in agriculture, forestry and fishing in the year 2017, accounting for about 22 per cent, followed by manufacturing at 11 per cent of the GDP. Annual growth rate is estimated to average slightly more than 5 per cent. Kenya is considered as one of the fastest growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The growth is attributed to investment in infrastructure, strong household consumption, fast-tracking of East African Community (EAC) integration, and recovery of the tourism sector.
The Bloomberg has ranked Kenya the third fastest growing economy in the world, viewed as one of the seven best countries for investments destination, with the best cargo airline in Africa, and the third best airport in Africa. The country has also been ranked 92 out of 189 world economies in terms of ease of doing business by the World Bank and the only country in Africa recognised among the seven most promising world emerging markets.