Kenya Economy Grows 5.1% in Second Quarter
Kenya reports a 5.1 percent year-on-year economic growth for the second quarter of 2026. Strong activity in transportation and financial services drove the gains.
Kenya's economy expanded 5.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.9% during the same period in 2025, the national statistics office said on Friday afternoon. The growth rate beats the prior year's pace, driven by consumer activity and infrastructure demand. Investors are tracking the acceleration as an indicator of broader East African macroeconomic stability.
