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Economy slows to 5-year low on coronavirus fears

A worker from Maridadi flower farm dumps mature roses meant for export due to lack of market. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Kenya’s economy slowed down to a five-year low in the first quarter of this year as the outbreak of the coronavirus disrupted several sectors.

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