Kenya’s private sector activity contracts at slower pace in August, PMI survey shows
NAIROBI, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Kenya’s private sector activity contracted in August but at a slower pace than the previous month, with improved performance in the manufacturing and wholesale and retail…
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