Kenyan businesses continued to hire staff in April 2024 despite a slowdown in overall economic activity, marking the 15th consecutive month of employment growth. The headline PMI remained below the 50.0 threshold, indicating a contraction in business activity.

• Employment in the private sector increased for the 15th consecutive month.
• Key sectors driving employment growth include wholesale and retail trade, agriculture, and services.
• Many firms hired casual and temporary workers, opting for flexible labour arrangements to control costs while maintaining adequate staffing.