To lead in e-commerce sector, Kenya must get its policy right

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Kenya’s next digital growth story will be determined as much by policy as it is by technology. Kenya has built one of Africa’s strongest digital foundations, with a population of 57 million, internet penetration of 48 percent, more than 42 million smartphones in use, and 45 million mobile money subscriptions.

E-commerce is growing at an estimated 16–18 percent annually, supported by a young, connected and increasingly digital population.

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