Kenya's economy grows by 5.3pc in first three months of 2026

The Kenyan economy expanded by 5.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4.9 percent in the same period last year, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). All sectors posted positive growth, marking the fastest first-quarter growth since 2023. This signals an acceleration after a period of sluggish performance caused by poor weather, exchange rate pressures, and high cost of living.