Kenya

On March 23, 2007 Kenya and the MCC signed a two-year, $12.7 million threshold program aimed at reducing public sector corruption by overhauling the public procurement system, with a specific concentration on health care procurements throughout the supply chain. A new public financial management reform strategy, which includes a public procurement component, was implemented by the government of Kenya and supported by a coordinated group of donors to reduce opportunities for corruption. The Kenya threshold program supported Kenya’s broader reform efforts and complemented other donor efforts. The program concluded in December 2010. Kenya was originally selected for the threshold program in FY2005. Learn more about the MCC's threshold program.

For comparison, review Kenya's most recent Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP).

Country Eligibility

In the FY2011 selection process, Kenya scored above the median on four of six Ruling Justly indicators (failing the control of corruption hard hurdle), one of five Investing in People indicators, and five of six Economic Freedom indicators. Kenya is a low income country (LIC).

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2011 selection indicators

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2010 selection indicators

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2008 selection indicators

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2007 selection indicators

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2005 selection indicators

Review Kenya's performance on the FY2004 selection indicators

Learn more about the MCC's country selection process

Country Facts

Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)

Per capita income (GNI, current USD)	$760
Poverty rate ($2 a day)	39.9%
GDP growth (annual)	2.6%
Population, total	39,802,015
Rural population (% of total)	78%
Life expectancy	54 yrs
Literacy rates	87%