KSH: The number of employed has increased, while the number of unemployed has decreased since August

In September, the average number of employed individuals aged 15-74 was 4,661,000, with 224,000 unemployed, resulting in an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Compared to August, employment increased by 7,500, while unemployment decreased by 4,700. In the third quarter, the average number of employed remained stable year-on-year at 4,482,000. The employment rate for those aged 15-64 was 75.6%, with men at 79.2% and women at 72.0%. The average duration of job searching was 11.6 months, with 43.1% of unemployed seeking jobs for less than three months. Registered job seekers increased by 1.1% year-on-year to 223,000 by the end of September 2026.