Historical Statutory Policy Register

Sessional Paper No. 1 of 1986

Economic Management for Renewed Growth — The policy blueprint that liberalized Kenya's economy.

1. Overview & Context

Sessional Paper No. 1 of 1986 was introduced to counteract structural economic bottlenecks resulting from the global oil shocks of the 1970s, falling commodity prices, and high state budgetary deficits. It marked an official departure from the heavily state-driven economic models established in the post-independence era.

• Adoption Date: March 1986
• Primary Policy Shift: Transition from import substitution and state protection to market liberalization
• Strategic Goal: Achieve a 5.6% annual GDP growth rate through private sector production multipliers
• Key Instruments: Deregulation, budget austerity, and tariff restructuring

This framework served as the policy link between Kenya and international development partners for market stabilization programs.

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