Kenya’s private sector has recorded its fastest expansion since December 2021, marking a renewed period of economic confidence and opening fresh opportunities for trade and investment between Kenya and Arab markets. The latest economic survey shows that Kenya’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.5 in October , up from 51.9 in September. A PMI reading above 50 indicates economic growth. This improvement reflects stronger demand, higher new orders, and increased output

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