Kenya enters 2026 with a growth story shaped by fiscal policy, remittance strength, private-sector resilience, regional trade, infrastructure momentum, and evolving external risks. This LEAF report examines the forces likely to influence Kenya’s macroeconomic path and its strategic relevance for investors, operators, and decision-makers across East Africa.
Published
Apr 2026
Format
PDF · 111 pages
Coverage
Kenya
What it found
5.0%Kenya averaged close to 5.0% growth across the first three quarters of 2025, recovering from the 4.7% moderation of 2024.
9.00%Nine consecutive cuts through 2025 brought the Central Bank Rate down to 9.00%, as inflation fell and the exchange rate held.
6.3%Private sector credit growth recovered to 6.3% by late 2025, after a sustained high-interest-rate environment.
