Kenya Economy Expands Slightly Faster in Q2

The economy of Kenya advanced by 5% year-on-year in Q2 2025, following a 4.9% growth in the previous three-month period.

The expansion was largely fueled by strong performance in the key agricultural sector (+4.4% vs 6% in Q1), amid higher production of coffee, vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, and milk.

Other sectors also supported growth, notably transportation and storage (+5.4% vs 3.8%); finance and insurance (+6.6% vs +5.1%); accommodation & food services (+7.8% vs 4.1%); professional, administrative & support services (8.5% vs 4.6%) and information & communication (+6% vs +5.8%).

On a seasonally adjusted basis, the GDP expanded by 1.2% in Q2, following a 0.8% rise in the previous period.