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Growth was 5.3% in the second quarter of 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Although Kenya was somewhat spared the effects of the pandemic in the first quarter, notes the institution, the economy was significantly affected in the second quarter of 2020. \u201cDuring this period, the country instituted measures aimed at containing the spread of the virus, including restricting movement within and outside certain regions, closing educational establishments, closing certain businesses, especially those that deal with medical services &#8216;accommodation and catering, the virtual cessation of international travel, among others. 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