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Kenya's nominal GDP reportedly overtakes Ethiopia's for the first time in five years

A post citing the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook links the shift to birr depreciation and a steady shilling.

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A post citing IMF October 2026 World Economic Outlook data says Kenya's nominal GDP moved ahead of Ethiopia's for the first time in five years. It attributes the shift to a weakening Ethiopian birr while the Kenyan shilling held steady.

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MB Mwenendo Africa Business@Mwenendo360 11:14 AM · Oct 16, 2026
IMF October 2026 World Economic Outlook data put Kenya's nominal GDP ahead of Ethiopia's for the first time in five years. The swing reflects exchange rates: the birr has weakened while the shilling has held steady. That puts it at 151.15, up from 135.92 (2025).

Kenya's nominal GDP reportedly overtakes Ethiopia's for the first time in five years

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