Kenya's Private Sector Loses Steam As PMI Slides to 50.4

Kenya's Private Sector Loses Steam As PMI Slides to 50.4

Nairobi -- Kenya's private sector growth slowed in February, with business activity edging closer to stagnation as firms recorded only modest gains in new orders and largely flat output.

Kenya’s Private Sector Growth Slows, But Jobs Rise in February 2026

Kenya’s private sector economy slowed sharply in February as the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 50.4, down from 51.9 in January. This marked the third consecutive monthly decline and the weakest upturn in the current six‑month growth streak. The February reading hovered just above the neutral 50.0 threshold, signaling only a [...] The post Kenya’s Private Sector Growth Slows, But Jobs Rise in February 2026 appeared f…

More Jobs For Kenyans As Employment Growth Picks Up Pace – Report

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos More Jobs for Kenyans as Employment Growth Picks Up Pace – Report The Kenyan private sector saw employment numbers rise in February 2026, continuing a trend that began in February 2025, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The report notes that the pace of job growth accelerated compared to January and surpassed the period’s average, largely driven by hi…