Private sector hiring in Kenya saw its fastest growth since May 2023, driven by increased sales in agriculture and manufacturing, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

• The PMI climbed to 51.9 in September, up from 49.4 in August, indicating expansion for the first time since April.
• The primary organization involved is Stanbic Bank Kenya, which publishes the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
• 33 percent of surveyed firms reported output growth in September, compared to 23 percent that recorded a decline.