NAIROBI, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's economy remained steady at 4.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, the national statistics bureau said on Thursday.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) said all sectors of the economy recorded positive growth during the review period, although at varying levels.
"During the quarter, agriculture, forestry and fishing activities grew by 6.0 percent compared to 5.6 percent growth in the first quarter of 2024," the KNBS said.
According to the agency, the performance of the agricultural sector was driven by favorable weather conditions in most parts of the country involved in crop and animal production. Economic growth during the period was also supported by notable expansions in information and communication, wholesale and retail trade, real estate, financial and insurance services, and public administration.
The KNBS said that other sectors that significantly contributed to economic growth included transport and storage, which benefited from the expansion of land transportation and port activities. ■
