Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has given an optimistic update on the state of the economy, even as he warned of looming danger from rising floodwaters in parts of the country.

In a press statement, Mwaura announced that Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, pushing total employment from 20.8 million in 2024 to 21.6 million.

He noted that most of the job opportunities were created in the informal sector.

“The majority of these jobs have come from the informal sector, which accounts for over 87 per cent of the employment growth,” he said.

According to the Spokesperson, the rebound was partly powered by renewed activity in construction. The sector expanded by 6.8 per cent, recovering from a slump the previous year.

“This growth has been driven by affordable housing projects and the resumption of road construction works across the country,” Mwaura explained.

“This growth reflects the government’s commitment to economic recovery and job creation,” he added

But even as he painted a picture of economic progress, Mwaura struck a more urgent tone when addressing the ongoing heavy rains pounding parts of the country.

“We are seeing a significant rise in water levels in key dams along the Tana River cascade,” he warned.

He noted that heavy rainfall in the Aberdare and Mt. Kenya regions had led to high inflows into major dams, including Masinga, Kamburu, Kindaruma, Gitaru and Kiambere.

By Thursday morning, the situation had escalated.

“Kiambere Dam has already spilt, with water levels reaching 41 centimetres above maximum capacity,” Mwaura said.

“We are advising residents in Garissa and Tana River counties to move to higher ground for their safety,” he added.