Nairobi, Jan. 7 -- Kenya's private sector has long been celebrated as the heartbeat of the economy. It continues to power jobs and investment even in tough times.

Yet beneath the resilience lies a difficult truth: growth has not been equally shared. Many businesses, especially SMEs, remain exposed to shifting market conditions and unpredictable policies.

Kenya's economy grew by 4.7 per cent in 2024, supported largely by strong performance in agriculture, fintech and mobile money. According to the African Development Bank's 2025 Kenya Country Focus Report, inflation eased from 7.7 per cent in 2022 to 4.5 per cent in 2024, helped by better food supply, a 16 per cent strengthening of the shilling and lower global oil prices.

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