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Businesses remain wary despite increased consumer spending

Traders at Soko Mjinga Market in Nyeri. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Confidence in the Kenyan economy among companies remained weak in December, with a majority of business leaders shelving plans to expand operations in the New Year.

This is despite a growth in purchasing power among customers, which saw firms register increasing business as orders from customers rose in December.

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