Kenyan CEOs Anticipate Job Growth 2026

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Chief executives in Kenya expect hiring to increase in banking and manufacturing in 2026, according to a survey by the Central Bank of Kenya. The survey found that 74% of banks and 42% of non-bank firms plan to expand their workforce, supported by stronger credit demand, easing lending rates, and macroeconomic stability. Manufacturing and services also showed improving activity, although firms cited taxes, operating costs, and global risks as constraints to faster job growth.