Cash flow crisis drags down private sector activity

The skyline of Nairobi CBD on June 23, 2021. PMI readings below 50 signals a decline in month-on-month private sector activity, while levels above points to growth.

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Kenya’s private sector activity deteriorated marginally in September on lingering cash flow challenges which hit output and demand for goods and services, findings of a monthly survey showed on Thursday.

The Stanbic Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which measures the performance of key private sector indicators such as output, new orders and employment — dipped slightly to 49.7 from 50.6 in August.

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