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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
July 10, 2026
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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...
✨ Key Highlights
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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