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Kenya’s economic growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing expanded by 2.8 percent in 2025, down from 4.3 percent a year earlier. Output declined across key crops, with wheat production dropping 18.2 percent, tea falling 7.8 percent and sugarcane plunging 24.7 percent.
Kenya’s economic growth cooled slightly to 4.6 percent in 2025 from a revised 4.7 percent in 2024, weighed down by weaker agricultural output and slower manufacturing activity, according to the latest statistics by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey 2026, which shows the agriculture sector—still the backbone of the economy—was the main drag on growth due to erratic rainfall.
KNBS noted that agriculture still accounts for 23.2 percent of GDP, underscoring its outsized influence on overall economic performance.
“The slowdown in 2025 was primarily driven by weakened agricultural output… following erratic rainfall patterns,” the report said.
The findings highlight Kenya’s continued vulnerability to climate shocks, even as stronger performance in construction, mining and services helps cushion overall growth.