Many firms reported that higher costs continued to erode purchasing power among consumers, reducing spending on goods and services and contributing to a more cautious business environment.
By
Kabui Mwangi
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Businesses in Kenya shed jobs in May for the first time in 15 months as weakening customer demand and rising operating costs forced firms to lay off workers, signalling fresh strains within the private sector.
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