World Bank Raises Kenya’s 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 4.6%

On 4 November, the World Bank revised Kenya’s 2026 economic growth forecast upward from 4.3% to 4.6%, citing stronger-than-expected performance during the first half of the year. Its Kenya Economic Update also estimated that corruption and collusion cost the country approximately 2% of GDP annually. These are economic estimates, not a new investment or lending package. The outlook creates opportunities for financial analysts, investment advisers and corporate finance consultants. HPC can support economic research, financial-market analysis and investment intelligence.