Kenya’s economy grew by 5.0% in the second quarter of 2025, outstripping the 4.6% growth in the same period last year. This expansion was primarily driven by strong performances in the agriculture and services sectors, alongside a recovery in construction and mining.

• The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reported that agriculture, forestry, and fishing expanded by 4.4%, although sugar and tea production declined.
• The financial and insurance sector advanced by 6.6% due to lower lending rates, while construction returned to growth at 5.7% after a prior contraction.
• Inflation eased to an average of 3.89%, and the Central Bank cut the policy rate to 9.75% from 13.0%. The Nairobi Securities Exchange 20-share index surged by 47%.