Private sector growth slows in August

Growth in Kenya's private sector activity slowed in August, hurt by firms laying off staff to help cut their costs and preserve cash in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Growth in Kenya's private sector activity slowed in August, hurt by firms laying off staff to help cut their costs and preserve cash in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new survey showed

The Markit Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)-- a monthly measure of private sector activity — fell to 53.0 from 54.2 in July, which was highest level was the highest since June last year.

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