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January 21, 2026
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Mixed performance in agriculture, manufacturing sectors in 2025

Mixed performance in agriculture, manufacturing sectors in 2025

Sugar production in Kenya declined to 551,800 metric tonnes in 2025, compared with 758,300 tonnes in 2024, KNBS Economic Indicators report shows..

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Kenya’s agricultural and manufacturing sectors experienced a mixed performance in 2025, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). While some areas showed growth, others faced declines.

  • Coffee prices rose to KSh 901.71 per kilogram in January to September 2025, up from KSh 590.82 in the same period of 2024.
  • Tea export volumes increased to 588,700 tonnes from January to November 2025, compared to 575,800 tonnes in 2024.
  • Sugar production declined by 27.2 percent, reaching 551,800 tonnes in 2025.
  • Manufacturing saw positive trends, with galvanised sheet production increasing by 16.6 percent and vehicle assembly rising by 15.4 percent.
  • The construction sector remained active, with cement production increasing to 9.5 million tonnes in 2025.

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