Kenya’s industrial sector contribution to GDP maintained relative stability, rising slightly from 16.3% in 1990 to a high of 19.7% in 2011, supported by manufacturing and construction growth. However, by 2022, it slightly declined to 17.7%, reflecting a service-oriented economic shift and external economic pressures. Kenya's moderate industrial contribution indicates ongoing challenges in expanding large-scale manufacturing, even as infrastructure investments and policies aim to strengthen industrial growth.
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