Income Inequality and Economic Growth in Kenya

Abstract

Few studies have been done on this topic in the country. Most research carried out in this area cover relationship between poverty and inequality. Inequality has remained high in the country since independence. Kenya has high prospects for growth. Is the economic growth affected in any way by income inequality? With what magnitude does income inequality affect economic growth? The paper will answer these questions which have not been answered fully by current research. This paper will focus on economic growth and income inequality across Kenya. The paper will contribute to existing literature on income inequality. The information will also be relevant to the people and policy makers.