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Originally published by The Kenyan Wall Streetbusiness
October 4, 2025
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Kenyan Firms Lift Prices Modestly as Costs Ease
Kenyan companies raised their selling prices in September, marking a modest reversal after August’s 12-month low, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Nearly a third […]..
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Kenyan firms modestly increased selling prices in September after August's 12-month low, despite easing cost pressures across various sectors. This shift indicates a cautious recovery, as businesses reported improved activity and output.
- The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.9 in September from 49.4 in August, crossing the neutral 50-point threshold for the first time since April.
- Economist at Standard Bank, Christopher Legilisho, noted that "Business conditions expanded in September."
- Only 8 percent of firms reported raising fees, mainly due to higher taxes and commodity costs, with the rate of inflation remaining modest.
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