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CEOs see Trump tariffs, high taxes hurting growth in 2026

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.[AFP]

Business leaders in the country view external shocks from US policy shifts and persistent domestic hurdles, such as high taxes, as key threats to growth in 2026, according to a Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey.

Even as firms bet on technology and efficiency to steady the economy, they also face these challenges. 

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