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Devolution scorecard: The sectors driving counties

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Nairobi was the biggest contributor to Kenya's economy, thanks to its diversified economy, with manufacturing among the key sectors. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Agriculture and manufacturing remain the key drivers of economies across many counties amidst the push for more diversified economies that are less reliant on one sector for growth and job creation.

The counties with the highest contribution to Kenya's economy in 2023 were largely powered by agriculture and manufacturing, according to new data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).

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