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Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.6% last year, official data showed on Wednesday, little changed from the 4.7% growth recorded in 2024 and below the finance ministry’s earlier estimate. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics said growth was broad-based, with agriculture, construction, and mining and quarrying among the key contributors.
The ministry had projected in February that gross domestic product would grow 5.0% in 2025. The statistics office said growth should improve to 4.9% in 2026, but it also warned that Sub-Saharan Africa remains vulnerable to shocks from the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Kenya relies heavily on imported energy, leaving it exposed to disruptions in global oil flows. The conflict has already forced the country to work harder to avoid shortages of essential goods such as fuel.
Officials said the ripple effects from the war could push up inflation and weigh on future growth. That makes Kenya’s 2026 outlook more fragile even after a year of steady expansion.
