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Market Insight 2025

๐Ÿ“Š June 2025 Market Review: What Every Kenyan Business Should Know 1. ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Economy at a Glance Kenya's GDP is projected to grow between 4.5%–5.3% in 2025, slightly slower than 2023’s 5.7%. Inflation has stabilized around 3.8%–4.8%, within CBK’s comfort zone. Central Bank Rate cut again to 9.75% to ease credit access. 2. ๐Ÿ“‰ Private Sector Snapshot PMI dropped to 49.6 in May – first contraction in 7 months. Confidence among businesses is low, with only 4% optimistic about future growth. 3. ๐Ÿงพ Fiscal & Policy Updates The 2025 Finance Bill was passed, raising Ksh 30 billion through improved compliance. Several controversial taxes were dropped. Kenya joins a global carbon credit initiative to attract green investment. 4. ๐Ÿ’น Investment Market Overview NSE20 index has surged ~26.5% YTD, with strong dividend yields (~6%). Foreign investors remain net sellers (~$31.7M), while local interest grows. 5. ๐Ÿ—️ Sector Trends to Watch ...