The Kenya’s economy has reflected a marked growth making its way up the recovery path since 2002. Under the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation (ERSWEC), 2002 – 2007; various economic reforms were affected which led to an overall positive effect on the economy. The economy recorded a positive growth from a 0.4 % in 2002 to 7.1% in 2007. There are particular sectors that recorded immense growth in the recent past:

The agricultural sector recorded a slow growth of 2.3 % in 2007 after hitting a growth of 4.4% in 2006. Agriculture however remained one of the key pillars of the economy contributing 22.7% of GDP in 2007. The Manufacturing sector hit 6.2% and contributed 10.0% to the economy in 2007. The Building and Construction industry grew by 6.9% and contributed 3.8% to GDP. Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repairs, contributed 9.7% of GDP. Tourism grew by 16.4 % in 2007. Transport and Communication contributed about 11.5 % of GDP and grew at 10.9 %.

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