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Offline Olekoima

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Kenya's economy accelerates in second quarter despite tourism slump
« on: October 13, 2014, 04:13:10 PM »
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's economy accelerated in the second quarter thanks to fast growth in construction, manufacturing and financial services, which offset a slump in tourism following attacks blamed on Islamist militants......
http://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFKCN0I20WK20141013

Offline Georgesoros

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Re: Kenya's economy accelerates in second quarter despite tourism slump
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2014, 05:35:29 PM »
If there were acceleration taking place, you'll notice a chnage in employment. Everytime I call my relas, no JOB. So,  where is the money going?

Offline RV Pundit

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Re: Kenya's economy accelerates in second quarter despite tourism slump
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2014, 05:50:31 PM »
Kenya economy is resilient because it well diversified. Even if tourism was to close down...that would just take off 100B..which can easily be replace by growth in other industries.

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Re: Kenya's economy accelerates in second quarter despite tourism slump
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2014, 06:49:20 PM »
Quote from: Parkerpen on October 13, 2014, 05:35:29 PM
If there were acceleration taking place, you'll notice a chnage in employment. Everytime I call my relas, no JOB. So,  where is the money going?

I don't think this is the indicator.
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