Agriculture remains the backbone of the economy in Kenya, contributing over 20 per cent of GDP and employing 33 per cent of the population.
Tea and coffee are the main agricultural exports, with other export items including textiles, tobacco, iron and steel products, petroleum products, cement.
Manufacturing and industry account for 18 per cent of GDP, while services contribute to over 54 per cent of GDP, thanks to strong growth in recent decades.
Industry other than manufacturing includes mining and quarrying.
Other services include financial services, public
administration, professional services, education, health, real estate and others.
