Nairobi, April 29 -- The Kenyan economy expanded at a slower rate of 4.6 percent in 2025, down from 4.7 percent the previous year, as growth in key sectors, including agriculture and manufacturing, moderated.

Fresh data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show a slowdown, driven by weaker agricultural output amid disrupted rainfall patterns.

The agriculture sector, which remains the largest segment of the economy, grew at a slower pace of 2.8 percent, down from 4.3 percent previously, as wheat and green leaf tea production fell during the year.

The manufacturing sector also slowed, expanding by 2.1 percent compared with 3.2 percent in 2024.

The construction sector, however, marked a significant recovery, expand...