inflation
Kenya’s Cost of Living Crisis Deepens as Inflation Jumps to 5.6pc
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has revealed that inflation rose sharply in April, signalling renewed pressure on households and businesses as...
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Cost of Living Rises as Kenya Inflation Hits 5.6% in April
Kenya has recorded a sharp rise in inflation, signalling renewed pressure on household budgets as the cost of food, transport and fuel continues...
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CBK: Kenya Inflation Set to Rise to 6.2% on Global Oil Shock
Kenya’s inflation outlook is under renewed pressure after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) warned that rising global oil prices could push consumer...
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Cost of Living Edges Up as Power, Food Prices Push Inflation to 4.4% in March
Kenyan households felt a slight squeeze in March as the cost of living edged up, with electricity and food prices quietly pushing inflation...
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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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