Kenya feels the impact after
Kenya's economy has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP shrinking by 0.3% in 2020.
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on Kenya's tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to the country's economy.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the country's tourism sector lost around 12% of its revenue in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Impact on businesses
The pandemic has also had a significant impact on businesses in Kenya, with many forced to close due to lack of customers.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been particularly hard hit, with many struggling to stay afloat.
"The pandemic has been a major setback for our business. We've had to lay off staff and reduce our operations," said a local businessman.
Impact on employment
The pandemic has also had a significant impact on employment in Kenya, with many people losing their jobs or seeing their working hours reduced.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), Kenya's unemployment rate rose to 10.2% in 2020, up from 8.5% in 2019.
- The pandemic has had a devastating impact on Kenya's economy, with the country's GDP shrinking by 0.3% in 2020.
- The tourism industry has been particularly hard hit, with revenue falling by 12% in 2020.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have struggled to stay afloat, with many forced to close due to lack of customers.
- Kenya's unemployment rate rose to 10.2% in 2020, up from 8.5% in 2019.
"We're doing everything we can to support businesses and workers affected by the pandemic," said a government official.
Author's note: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Kenya's economy and people, highlighting the need for support and recovery measures to be put in place.