Kenya’s economy is projected to grow by up to 5.2% in 2026, buoyed by easing inflation, a stabilising shilling and improved private sector confidence, according to insights shared at the 2026 Economic Outlook Forum in Nairobi.
The forum, hosted by KEPSA in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange and KPMG, noted that inflation has cooled to a 3–5% range, supporting business recovery after slower growth in 2024, even as global shocks and fiscal pressures persist.
Speakers urged businesses to tap capital markets as an alternative to costly borrowing, saying stronger private sector investment, innovation and job creation will be key to lifting growth back toward Kenya’s long-term target of 6% GDP expansion.