A new Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey reveals an uneven economic recovery, with the manufacturing and health sectors struggling financially despite broader economic growth. While sectors like agriculture, finance, ICT, and tourism are expanding, manufacturers face severe liquidity issues and high operational costs, while healthcare providers battle liquidity shortfalls from delayed government payments and cuts in donor funding.

• Manufacturing sector margins are described as “razor-thin” due to soaring energy bills, taxes, and logistics charges.
• The CBK conducted the Post-MPC Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Survey.
• Hospitals and health programmes face delayed government payments and global donor funding cuts due to shifting U.S. and international policy priorities.