Kenya faces a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory. The recently released Economic Survey 2025 paints a concerning picture regarding the manufacturing sector’s performance, a crucial pillar for sustained development and prosperity.
The data reveals a substantial contraction in the sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP), plummeting from about 12 percent in the 2012-13 fiscal year to a disconcerting 7.2 percent in 2024.
