Kenya's private sector experienced a mild slowdown in May, marking the end of seven months of growth due to inflationary pressures and reduced consumer demand.

• The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.6 in May from 52.0 in April, indicating contraction.
• Christopher Legilisho, an economist at Standard Bank, noted signs of fragility in the recovery.
• New orders declined for the first time in over six months, impacting key sectors like construction, retail, and services.