Manufacturing, mining lift Kenya’s Q1 GDP growth to 5.3pc
Mining and quarrying grew by 9.1 percent, while accommodation and food services posted the fastest growth at 14.7 percent as tourism activity continued to recover...
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Kenya's economy experienced a notable surge in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 5.3 percent. This expansion was primarily propelled by robust performance in key sectors.
- Manufacturing activity saw a significant acceleration, growing to 4.4 percent.
- The economic figures were released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
- Significant growth was also observed in mining and quarrying (9.1 percent) and accommodation and food services (14.7 percent), indicating a strong recovery in tourism.
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Kenya Economy Expands 5.3 Percent in Q1 2026 Driven by Manufacturing, Mining - July 2026
Kenya's economy demonstrated robust growth, expanding by 5.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, a notable increase from 4.9 percent in the same period last year. This expansion was primarily propelled by robust performance in key sectors including manufacturing and mining. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced a significant increase in tax collections for the 2025/26 financial year, reporting a total of Sh2.84 trillion, marking a 10.6 percent rise in revenue compared to the previous fiscal year. However, the World Bank has revised Kenya's economic growth forecast downward for 2026, citing external shocks including the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
