Kenya Quarterly Gross Domestic Product First Quarter 2025

Abstract

In the first quarter of 2025, the real GDP grew by 4.9 per cent compared to a similar growth in the corresponding quarter of 2024. All sectors of the economy recorded positive growths during the quarter under review, albeit in varying magnitudes. During the quarter, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing activities grew by 6.0 per cent compared to 5.6 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2024. This performance was driven by favourable weather conditions experienced in most parts of the country involved in crop and animal production. The growth was also supported by notable expansions in Information and Communication (5.8%), Wholesale and Retail Trade (5.4%), Real estate (5.3%), Financial and Insurance (5.1), Public Administration (6.5%). Other sectors that had significant contribution to the growth of the economy were Professional, Administrative and Support services; and Transport and Storage by 4.6 per cent, and 3.8 per cent, respectively. During the quarter, there was a rebound in Mining and Quarrying (10.0%) while Construction activities grew by 3.0 per cent. The Gross Value Added for Accommodation and Food Service activities decelerated to 4.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 38.1 per cent growth in the corresponding quarter of 2024. This was partly on account of a slowed growth in visitor arrivals to the country