Kenyan businesses resumed hiring in June after a pause in May, driven by a rebound in customer orders and increasing workloads. This marks a return to job creation across the private sector as companies prepare for anticipated stronger activity.

• Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reported moderate employment growth in June.
• New customer orders increased for the first time since February.
• Businesses are hiring despite overall output contracting for the fourth consecutive month, indicating growing confidence in sustained demand.