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Originally published by Kenyanstop
January 6, 2026
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Why Kenya’s Private Sector Is Poised for a Hiring Surge in 2026
Businesses expect further growth driven by investment, staffing expansion, diversification, product rebrands, and increased advertising...
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Kenya’s private sector is set for a significant hiring surge in 2026, driven by increasing demand and strong business confidence. Firms are expanding workforces, reflecting a robust economic performance at the close of 2025 according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
- The PMI for December 2025 stood at 53.7, indicating solid business conditions, with employment growth being the fastest since November 2019.
- Economist Christopher Legilisho of Standard Bank noted that strong demand is boosting new orders and output, positioning firms for growth and suggesting potential higher inflation due to improving consumer demand.
- The Employment Index reached its highest level in over six years, with the construction sector seeing the largest workforce expansion, supported by infrastructure projects and government initiatives.
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