diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 5f664b6..883816b 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ buildscript {
     gradle_nexus_version = '1.3.0'
     accompanist_version = '0.31.4-beta'
     android_gradle_version = '8.0.2'
-    kotest_version = '5.6.2'
+    kotest_version = '5.8.0'
     junit_jupiter_version = "5.10.0"
     androidx_test_ext_version = '1.1.5'
     androidx_test_espresso_core_version = '3.5.1'