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From Grant to Growth: How a Kenyan Recycler Built Jobs from Broken Glass
Jobs
From Grant to Growth: How a Kenyan Recycler Built Jobs from Broken Glass
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/11/20/from-grant-to-growth-how-a-kenyan-recycler-built-jobs-from-broken-glass

How a KYEOP-backed recycler scaled from 60 to 140 jobs and tripled revenue - proving youth entrepreneurship can power green, inclusive growth.

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Blog
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Empowering Kenyan women key to unlocking inclusive growth
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/nasikiliza/empowering-kenyan-women-key-to-unlocking-inclusive-growth-afe-0525
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From Classrooms to Roads: How Ordinary Citizens are Transforming Zambia and Kenya
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/05/15/from-classrooms-to-roads-how-ordinary-citizens-are-transforming-zambia-and-kenya
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KEN

BY THE NUMBERS: KENYA

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OVERVIEW:
KENYA
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THE LATEST FROM KENYA

Discover news, blogs, and stories on how the World Bank is driving change and shaping country's future.

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Projects

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Results

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the region and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Kenya Economic Update, May 2025
Kenya Economic Update, May 2025
The global economic context improved modestly in 2024, supported by easing inflation and a rebound in global trade. Kenya’s economy has slowed despite several improving macroeconomic indicators.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/e3b6f83e-96b1-4ade-9c3a-8ca1ef63474d
Read Full Report
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Beyond the Budget Fiscal Policy for Growth and Jobs
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/6d0aa2e8-9f09-489d-8b34-70bbd0316461
Beyond the Budget Fiscal Policy for Growth and Jobs
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Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Kenya
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/184a69f9-9396-4ff9-beb1-993e009ef41b
Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Kenya
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Building Evidence to Enhance the Welfare of Refugees and Host Communities
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/acff56bd-f5e1-489b-8590-df80b36e74de
Building Evidence to Enhance the Welfare of Refugees and Host Communities
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Country Leadership

Ndiamé Diop
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/n/ndiame-diop
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Vice President, Eastern and Southern Africa
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Qimiao Fan
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/q/qimiao-fan
Qimiao Fan
Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda
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Delta Center
Menengai Road, Upper Hill
PO Box 30577-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
+254-20-293-6000
Kenyainfo@worldbank.org

For project-related issues and complaints contact kenyaalert@worldbank.org
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