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This year's economic survey shows key pain points for most consumers

KNBS board chair Stephen Wainaina, Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung'u and Planning PS James Muhati during the release of the 2024 economic survey, May 20, 2024. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

President William Ruto's state visit to the US last week may have stolen the thunder from one of the most consequential economic information pack.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics released the 2024 economic survey last week on May 20. This is probably the single largest source of key economic data and indicators that must inform government, business and individual consumer decisions annually.

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