Kenya's economy is stronger than those of other countries in the region, World bank says

Kenya's economic performance indicators are still strong despite shocks that have been felt in the country in the recent past. According to the World Bank strong infrastructure spending, electricity generation and a rebound in agriculture has driven growth in 2015. However, the World Bank has lowered Kenya's growth estimates from the previous prediction of 6 percent to 5.4 this year, citing the volatility the shilling against the dollar. According to a report titled “storms clouds gathering” released on Thursday, projections for 2016 have also been revised to 5.7% growth rate. The shilling has weakened by 12 percent against the dollar this year due to external factors related to the strengthening us dollar and local economic downturn.