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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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Rising public debt has emerged as one of the region’s biggest challenges

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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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Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo.

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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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Food and non-alcoholic beverages remained a major source of pressure for households.

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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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