Kenyan businesses significantly increased their workforce in December, marking the fastest hiring rate in over six years and signaling optimism for sustained job creation in 2026.

• The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, registered 53.7 in December.
• The expansion was driven by firms across most sectors taking on more staff to meet rising demand and build capacity.
• This strong hiring momentum provides a positive outlook for economic growth in the coming year.