Kenya's business leaders have expressed optimism about growth across several key sectors over the next 12 months but are cautious about employment prospects, with staffing levels expected to remain largely unchanged.
The insights published in the Central Bank of Kenya's Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Survey for July 2025, which interviewed more than 1,000 CEOs drawn from sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, financial services, ICT, tourism, healthcare, and retail.
According to the survey, the number of full-time employees remained largely unchanged across sectors when comparing business activity in the second quarter of 2025 to the first. Looking ahead, the outlook is expected to be similar, with the survey noting that the number of full-time employees is expected to remain largely unchanged in the third quarter.
A sugar manufacturing company under operation in Kenya Photo SGM The CEO's in the agriculture sector expect enhanced performance, supported by improved rainfall and the availability of alternative markets for their produce.
