CLEAN : Kenya may be growing but You can't eat GDP

CLEAN : Kenya may be growing but You can't eat GDP

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Business, Social Studies, Geography

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses Kenya's strategic geopolitical position as a transit state and its significant infrastructure investments, particularly in the railway sector. It highlights Kenya's embrace of the digital economy but also addresses the challenges posed by political interference and corruption. The economic disparities and inflation affecting African countries are also examined, noting that GDP growth has not translated into widespread economic upliftment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered Kenya's key geopolitical advantage?

Its large population

Its agricultural exports

Its strategic position as a transit state

Its military strength

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the biggest single investment made by Kenya since independence?

The development of a new port

The construction of a new airport

The investment in the railway

The expansion of its military

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge affecting Kenya's economy according to the transcript?

High levels of corruption

Lack of natural resources

Poor educational system

Limited access to technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the cost of basic commodities affected the Kenyan population?

It has been subsidized by the government

It has remained stable

It has decreased significantly

It has increased beyond inflation rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant issue with African GDP expansion as mentioned in the transcript?

It has caused environmental degradation

It has not significantly improved living standards

It has resulted in political instability

It has led to increased foreign debt