Companies across most sectors reported taking on more staff to meet rising demand and build capacity for the future. [iStockphoto]Kenyan businesses expanded their workforce in December at the fastest pace in over six years, according to a private survey released on Tuesday, providing a strong finish to 2025 and fueling optimism for sustained job creation as firms anticipate robust economic growth in 2026. The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, remained firmly in expansionary territory at 53.7 in December, down slightly from November’s four-year high of 55.0.

Source: Standard Digital January 07, 2026 08:32 UTC