Kenya’s economy in recovery after poll lull

Workers packaging products at the new Bidco detergent plant, Bidco Africa has commissioned a new Shs. 2 billion washing powder plant at its Thika Headquarters. PHOTO:WILBERFORCE OKWIRI

Kenya’s private sector activity jumped in April, continuing its recovery after months of slowing down last year due to a prolonged and volatile election period, a survey showed on Friday.

The Markit Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing and services rose to 56.4 in April from 55.7 in March. Anything above 50 denotes growth; anything below, contraction.