Kenya and Japan Strengthen Ties Amid US Tariff Upheaval

Kenya and Japan strengthen ties amid US tariff upheaval

Economy set to expand 5.6% this year, exceeding official forecasts, President William Ruto says

Kenya’s Economy Surpasses Growth Forecasts Despite Tariffs

Kenya’s economy is proving stronger than expected in 2025, with President William Ruto announcing that the nation’s growth will exceed earlier projections despite global trade turbulence and higher U.S. tariffs. Speaking at the Japan-Africa leaders conference (TICAD) in Yokohama on Wednesday, Ruto said the economy is on course to expand by 5.6% this year, above the 4.7% achieved in 2024. “GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to grow 5.6% th…