Nairobi, March 10 -- East African economies are expected to grow by 5.1 percent in 2024 and 5.7 percent in 2025 bouyed by the service, tourism and transport sectors, according to a new report.

The East African Economic Outlook 2024 released by RSM Eastern Africa Consulting Ltd, an audit, tax and consulting firm, shows that the agriculture, manufacturing, financial, and infrastructure sectors grow in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda.

Kenya's economy, it says, grew by 5.9 percent in Q3 of 2023.

"The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector registered 6.7 percent growth in Q3. The improved performance was attributed to favourable weather conditions that characterised the first three-quarters of 2023," said Ashif Kassam, executive chair...