The preparation and publication of the Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2020 benefited from inputs of different individuals and key institutions.

We acknowledge the KIPPRA Board of Directors, and the Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi, for providing the overall leadership and oversight in preparation of this report.

The Kenya Economic Report 2020 report was prepared by a Technical Committee comprising Mr James Ochieng’ (Chairman), Ms Beverly Musili (Secretary), Mr Muleli Mutuku, Mr Boaz Munga, Ms Nancy Laibuni, Ms Charity Mbaka and Dr Eliud Moyi. The committee was supported by Dr Christopher Onyango and Mr Benson Kiriga who drafted two of the chapters at the initial stages. Special thanks go to KIPPRA researchers from all research departments for their contributions to various chapters of the

report, and for actively participating in quality control seminars. Appreciation also goes to the Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management and Knowledge Management and Transport Departments for providing valuable support to ensure timely completion of the report. KIPPRA also wishes to extend, most sincerely, special appreciation to all Ministries, State Departments and Government Agencies that availed the data and information used in this report. We are particularly grateful for the expert advice by statutory partners including The National Treasury and Planning, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. To all other stakeholders who participated in the various workshops and in different capacities, your contributions are highly appreciated. The preparation of this report was made possible through financial support to KIPPRA by the Government of Kenya and development partners.