Kenya's economy grew by 5.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 4.9 percent in the same period of 2025. The expansion was supported by stronger performance in transport, tourism-related services, electricity and construction, according to official data.
The growth occurred even as global oil prices rose significantly. The average cost of crude reached $104.45 per barrel during the quarter, up from $67.44 a year earlier. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing contracted to 3.5 percent growth from 4 percent, partly because the long rains ended early.
Transport and Storage expanded by 4.4 percent compared with 3.3 percent previously. Accommodation and Food Services grew by 7.4 percent, while Electricity and Water Supply increased by 7.7 percent.