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Transport sector records growth after travel restrictions are eased

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An overloaded tuk tuk captured in Kakamega in March 9, 2022. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

In 2022, the transport sector experienced a significant 24.5 per cent increase in output, making it one of the primary drivers of growth for the year.

Output value rose from Sh2.3 trillion in 2021 to Sh2.9 trillion, and this figure could continue to rise in 2023. Expenditure on roads is expected to increase from Sh177.1 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year to Sh191.4 billion in 2022-23.

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