EAST AFRICA, Dec. 26 -- EAST African economies are expected to remain the primary engines of regional growth, supported by resilient domestic demand, continued infrastructure investment and improving performance in agriculture and services.

While key markets will continue to contribute significantly to regional expansion, their relative share is expected to decline modestly from 2025 as growth momentum broadens across other sub-regions. Based on 2024–2025 performance, real GDP growth across the region is projected to accelerate to 4.2 per cent in 2026, up from 3.9 per cent in 2025 the fastest pace in over a decade.

This reflects strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals, rising investment inflows and a sustained recovery in domesti...