Kenya’s private sector continued to expand for the second month in a row, signaling renewed business confidence and a strengthening economic environment. The latest data shows that the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)  reached 52.5  in October, up from 51.9  in September. A PMI above 50 represents growth, and this is the fastest pace of expansion since late 2021 . This rise reflects improved new orders, higher output, and greater optimism among businesses across key