Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose from USD 147.26 billion in April 2026 to USD 151.15 billion (Ksh 19.6 trillion) in October, according to the latest figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This economic growth represents an increase of USD 3.89 billion (approximately Ksh 504 billion) over six months. However, the gain fell short of returning Kenya to its former position as Africa’s sixth-largest economy.
Regional Performance: Kenya Maintains Eastern Africa Leadership
Kenya continues to hold the top spot in Eastern Africa, expanding its margin over neighboring economies:
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Kenya: USD 151.15 billion (Ksh 19.6 trillion)
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Ethiopia: USD 127.15 billion (Ksh 16.5 trillion)
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): USD 122.28 billion (Ksh 16 trillion)
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Tanzania: USD 96.18 billion
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Uganda: USD 72.24 billion (Ksh 9.37 trillion)
Five-Month Shift Across Eastern Africa (May to October 2026)
Regional economies experienced mixed performance between May and October 2026:
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Ethiopia: Added Ksh 797.84 billion (USD 6.15 billion), growing from Ksh 15.7 trillion (USD 121 billion) to Ksh 16.5 trillion (USD 127.15 billion) and claiming second place in the region.
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Tanzania: Gained Ksh 167.35 billion (USD 1.29 billion), rising from Ksh 12.31 trillion (USD 94.89 billion) to Ksh 12.48 trillion (USD 96.18 billion).
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DRC: Saw its GDP contract by Ksh 145.30 billion (USD 1.12 billion), sliding from Ksh 16.01 trillion (USD 123.4 billion) to Ksh 15.86 trillion (USD 122.28 billion).
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Uganda: Contracted by Ksh 146.59 billion (USD 1.13 billion), dropping from Ksh 9.52 trillion (USD 73.37 billion) to Ksh 9.37 trillion (USD 72.24 billion) and trailing Kenya by Ksh 3.1 trillion (USD 24 billion).
Continental Context: Africa’s Largest Economies
On the broader African continent, South Africa maintains the top position, followed by major North and West African economies:
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South Africa: USD 489.08 billion (gained USD 9.12 billion / Ksh 1.18 trillion)
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Egypt: USD 442.89 billion (Ksh 57.46 trillion) (gained USD 13.25 billion / Ksh 1.72 trillion)
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Nigeria: USD 386.87 billion (Ksh 50.2 trillion) (gained USD 9.5 billion / Ksh 1.23 trillion)
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Algeria: USD 331.89 billion (Ksh 43.1 trillion) (gained USD 14.72 billion / Ksh 1.91 trillion)
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Morocco: USD 195.63 billion (Ksh 25.38 trillion) (gained USD 1.30 billion / Ksh 168.65 billion)
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Angola: USD 157.3 billion (Ksh 20.4 trillion) (gained USD 4.95 billion / Ksh 642.16 billion)
The top ten list of top economies in Africa is completed by Kenya in 7th, followed by DRC, Ethiopia, and Ghana in 10th.
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