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Stop lying to Kenyans, the economy is crumbling

The 2019 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) contained some disturbing facts. According to KNBS, the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.3 per cent in 2018 compared to 4.9 per cent in 2017. This exponential economic growth was attributed to increased agricultural production, accelerated manufacturing activities, sustained growth in transport and a vibrant service sector.

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