From The Rio Times · Samuel Ncube · · 1m 30s
Kenya CEOs See More Growth
45.5% of Kenyan CEOs expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July.
In brief
45.5% of Kenyan CEOs expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July. 45.5% of Kenyan CEOs expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Kenya CEO Survey Results
The Central Bank of Kenya published its September 2026 CEOs Survey on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Firm Growth Expectations
45.5% of CEOs expect higher growth for their own firms, up from 43.3% in July.
Kenyan Economy Growth Expectations
28.4% of CEOs expect higher growth for Kenya as a whole, up from 23.8% in July.
Survey Sample Details
The survey sent to 600 private firms between 7 and 18 September 2026.
Key Risks Identified
High business costs, elevated energy prices, and Middle East tensions remain the main brakes on growth.
Firm Confidence in Credit
30.2% of firms rated access to bank financing as easy or very easy, down from 34.1% in July.
Festive Season Outlook
Most firms expect orders and sales to rise again in the fourth quarter with seasonal demand around the festive season.
Inflation and Interest Rates
Inflation stood at 6.8% in September, and the Central Bank Rate remained at 8.75% on 7 October 2026.
US Trade Policy Impact
Most firms reported limited direct exposure to US trade policy, though tariffs could raise import costs.
Open Questions
How many CEOs answered the survey remains unknown, and whether better confidence turns into hiring before year end is open.
The headline
45.5% of Kenyan CEOs expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July.
