inflation
Shilling Holds Firm as Inflation Eases Slightly
Kenya’s financial markets and key economic indicators remained steady in the week ending February 26, 2026, according to the latest update from the...
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Lower Sugar and Fuel Prices Push Inflation Down to 4.3%
Inflation rate eased slightly in February 2026, dropping to 4.3 per cent from 4.4 per cent in January, according to the latest Consumer...
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KNBS: Inflation Drops Slightly to 4.4pc as Fuel Prices Fall
Kenya’s inflation rate eased slightly in January, helped by cheaper transport, some food items and lower communication costs. New data from the Kenya...
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WEF: Debt Burden Casts Shadow Over Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Outlook
Economic prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa are weakening this year as rising debt and costly borrowing continue to strain government finances, according to economists...
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PS Kiptoo: Lower Inflation Helped Ease Cost of Living in 2025
Kenya’s economy remained stable and continued to improve in 2025, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has said, citing lower inflation and stronger foreign...
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Kenyans Feel the Pinch as Inflation Climbs to 4.5% in December
Kenyans ended 2025 facing a mixed cost-of-living situation as prices of key household goods and services moved in different directions, pushing the annual...
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Inside the Forces That Drove Inflation in Kenya in 2025
Inflation remained one of the biggest economic concerns for Kenya throughout 2025. Although price pressures fluctuated during the year, the overall cost of...
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CBK Slashes Benchmark Lending Rate to 9 Percent
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate to 9 per cent from 9.25 per cent. The Monetary Policy...
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KNBS: Rising Cost of Essentials Puts Fresh Pressure on Families
The National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has confirmed a fresh rise in the cost of key household items between October and November 2025,...
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