Kenya poised to surpass Ethiopia as East Africa's largest economy

Kenya Set To Overtake Ethiopia As East Africa’s Largest Economy – IMF

By Ebi Kesiena Kenya is poised to overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy by 2025, according to new projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The shift follows Ethiopia’s significant currency devaluation, which has reshaped the region’s economic outlook. The IMF estimates that Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) will rise to $132 billion next year, surpassing Ethiopia’s projected $117 billion. This milestone reflects dive…

Kenya poised to surpass Ethiopia as East Africa's largest economy

Following the devaluation of Ethiopia’s currency, Kenya is on course to surpass Ethiopia as the region’s largest economy by 2025. According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) most recent predictions, Kenya’s GDP will exceed $132 billion, surpassing Ethiopia’s predicted $117 billion. The shift represents a dramatic shift in the regional economic hierarchy, driven by […] The post Kenya poised to surpass Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest ec…