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Why IMF study favours mobile money, power data for Kenya GDP forecasts

IMF says monthly data on mobile-money transactions, electricity, and vehicle production reflect Kenya’s economic output more accurately.


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By  Kepha Muiruri

Business Reporter

Nation Media Group


Monthly data on mobile-money transactions, electricity, and vehicle production reflect Kenya’s economic output more accurately, a team of researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.

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