Manufacturers most pessimistic about economic growth on Iran shocks

The Central Bank Of Kenya.

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Executives in the manufacturing sector are the most pessimistic about economic growth over the next 12 months, put off by the consequences of the US-Israel war against Iran.

Findings of a latest survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in March 2026, show that the CEOs of companies in manufacturing had the lowest growth prospects when contrasted to their counterparts in agriculture and services.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.