The growth of the Kenyan economy has slowed down slightly after the crisis that followed the last election in late 2007, and the global financial crisis has now added to that downturn. Africa is expected to become the world’s next big growth market, and the Kenyan he capital Nairobi forms the hub of the expansive East African region. Poverty rates in the country have fallen, and the right conditions are in place for even more poor people in Kenya to lift themselves out of poverty in the long term.
The Kenya Vision 2030 – a plan to make Kenya a globally competitive and healthier nation with a high quality of life by 2030 – forms the basis of the country’s long-term plan to combat poverty. Sweden is working to help Kenya’s own efforts produce clear results for its poor citizens.
Kenya’s strategy for development – Medium Term Plan 2008–2013 and Vision 2030.
Corruption – a major obstacle to development
Corruption within Kenya’s state apparatus is a major obstacle to development. Sweden and Sida have identified the battle against corruption as a key issue in the cooperation.
Together with other donor countries, we are therefore supporting the Kenyan government’s reform work within areas that include the legal sector and public procurement.
You can find more information about Sida’s work in fighting corruption here.
Sida’s focus areas in Kenya:
- Democracy and human rights
- Urban development
- Environment and natural resources.
Read more about Sida’s work in Kenya
