肯11月PMI指数飙升创五年新高

Core Insights - The private sector activity in Kenya expanded for the third consecutive month in November, reaching its highest level in five years, driven by improvements across various industries [1] - The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 55.0 in November, up from 52.5 in October, marking the highest value since October 2020 [1] - The surge in business activity is translating into the strongest hiring spree in over two years, with significant signs of strengthening in the labor market, as employment growth accelerated for the tenth consecutive month [1] Industry Performance - Five monitored sectors, including services, construction, and manufacturing, all reported growth, indicating broad-based improvements across the economy [1] - The increase in the PMI reflects a robust recovery in the private sector, suggesting positive momentum for future economic activities [1]