Irony of a weak shilling and declining export earnings

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Cargo containers at the port. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya’s shrinking export earnings in defiance of a weakening currency have exposed underlying weaknesses and loss of competitiveness in the economy, threatening the country’s ability to create jobs.

Trade data released by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) last week shows that the country’s income from exports fell by two percent to $7.29 billion (Sh1.12 trillion) in the 12 months to October 2023.

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