# Kenya CEOs See More Growth

> 45.5% of Kenyan CEOs expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July.
- Title: Kenya CEOs See More Growth · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: 45.5% of Kenyan CEOs expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July. kenya, central bank of kenya, ceo survey · reported by The Rio Times.
- Keywords: kenya, central bank of kenya, ceo survey, economic growth, kenyan economy, business confidence, firms, growth expectations, kenya ceo survey, central bank rate, inflation, monetary policy committee
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/kenya-ceo-survey-growth-2026
- Author: Samuel Ncube
- Published: 2026-10-21T07:32:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kenya, central bank of kenya, ceo survey, economic growth, kenyan economy, business confidence, firms, growth expectations, kenya ceo survey, central bank rate, inflation, monetary policy committee
## 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.
## Key takeaway

45.5% of Kenyan CEOs expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July.