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CBK survey shows firms boosting staff for year-end surge
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CBK survey shows firms boosting staff for year-end surge

The survey, which included responses from over 1,000 private-sector chief executives, indicates that businesses anticipate higher orders, increased sales, larger production volumes, and more employment opportunities in the fourth quarter. The optimism is linked to seasonal trends and a continued easing of monetary policy, which has lowered borrowing costs and lifted confidence across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and tourism.

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IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme presenting the comments on the Finance Bill in 2024. PHOTO/IEK
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Engineers push for 10,000 jobs in petition to State

The petition outlined sector-specific job creation proposals, including 1,500 positions in the road sector through proper deployment of resident engineers, 2,000 in the energy sector if local companies are prioritised, and 4,000 in the affordable housing programme.

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