Historically, Kenya's economy has been based on farming, herding, hunting, and trade. But when Britain took over Kenya, a world capitalist economy was introduced. The economy then became based upon the export of agricultural products. European farmers settled in Kenya because of the fertile soil. Their presence boosted the economy. From the ear

ly 1900's to the mid 1950's, tea, coffee, and sisal became the dominant exports. Kenyans were encouraged to produce commodities to sell at local markets to boost consumption and production. During World War II, Kenya started producing products that were formerly imported. Even though European farmers left after Kenya gained independence, agricultural exports continued to expand dramatically. Kenya's overall economic growth rate was 6.8 percent, one of the largest growth rates in Africa between the years1963 and 1980. Kenya's economy weakened during the 1980's mainly due to consequences of a rising trade deficit. The government was forced to turn to the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund for economic assistance. Kenya's economy had been strong a

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