The Kenyan economy expanded at a slower rate of 4.6 percent in 2025, down from 4.7 percent the previous year, as growth in key sectors, including agriculture and manufacturing, moderated.
Fresh data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show a slowdown, driven by weaker agricultural output amid disrupted rainfall patterns.
The agriculture sector, which remains the largest segment of the economy, grew at a slower pace of 2.8 percent, down from 4.3 percent previously, as wheat and green leaf tea production fell during the year.
The manufacturing sector also slowed, expanding by 2.1 percent compared with 3.2 percent in 2024.
The construction sector, however, marked a significant recovery, expanding by 6.8 percent from a contraction of 0.7 percent, supported largely by the resumption of government road works.
Jobs growth
Formal employment recovered during the year despite the slower growth rate, rising by four percent to 3.5 million.
The share of informal employment declined slightly to 83.8 percent from 90 percent previously, accounting for 18.1 million jobs.
Total employment for the period stood at 21.6 million.
The Kenyan economy is now valued at Sh17.6 trillion, while GDP per capita stands at $2,549, or about Sh329,330.