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Kenya’s economy grows 5.1pc in Q2 despite higher oil prices

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 – Kenya’s economy grew by 5.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.9 percent in the same period last year, supported by stronger performance in transport, tourism-related services, electricity and construction. The growth came despite a rise in global oil prices, with the…

Capital BusinessBy KEVIN ROTICH
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Kenya’s economy grows 5.1pc in Q2 despite higher oil prices
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Original headline: “Kenya’s economy grows 5.1pc in Q2 despite higher oil prices”

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