Kenya got good news about its economy today. New data showed that the private sector in the country grew at its fastest rate in more than five years. The most recent business activity report for November 2025 showed a big increase in output, new orders, and overall business confidence across the country.  In November, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which is a key indicator of economic activity, hit 55.0. This is the highest level since late 2020, and it is well above t

Kenya announced today a new national initiative aimed at expanding green energy investment, strengthening the country’s position as one of Africa’s leaders in renewable power. The government confirmed that several large-scale solar and wind projects will move into their implementation phase before the end of the year, with the goal of increasing clean-energy capacity and supporting long-term economic growth. The new plan focuses on three priorities: increasing renewable power

Kenya’s business environment continues to grow stronger as the country makes progress in improving its financial systems and transparency standards. Recent developments across Africa show that the continent is moving toward better financial compliance and regulation, and Kenya is firmly part of this positive change. Kenya has enhanced its monitoring systems and policies to fight financial crimes, making its economy more trustworthy and attractive to investors. This progress h

Kenya is experiencing a moment of optimism. The Central Bank has announced that the benchmark lending rate has been lowered to 9.5...