inflation
CBK Retains 8.75% Rate Despite Rising Inflation
Kenya’s borrowing environment will remain largely unchanged after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) decided to leave its key interest rate at 8.75...
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Kenya’s Inflation Rises to 6.8% in September
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has reported a rise in Kenya’s annual inflation rate to 6.8 per cent in September 2026,...
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KNBS: Food Prices Remain High Despite Cheaper Maize Flour
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has reported that food prices remained under pressure in August 2026, despite a drop in the...
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Inflation Rate Ups to 6.6% in August on Escalating Middle East War
Inflation Rate in the month of August edged up slightly to 6.6% from 6.5% July, the cost of living in Kenya pushed up...
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Report: High Living Costs Push Kenyan Shoppers to Smaller Packs and Cheaper Brands
The Retail Trade Association of Kenya (Retrak) has warned that changing consumer habits are reshaping the country's retail market as households struggle to...
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Kenya’s Inflation Hits 6.5% in July as Food and Electricity Costs Increase
Kenyan households continued to feel the pressure of a rising cost of living in July after annual inflation edged up to 6.5 per...
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Eggs Shortage in Kenya Strongly Influencing Central Bank Decisions
EBC Financial Group says shortfalls in home grown food, high fuel costs and poorly matched farm loans may be keeping Kenya's food prices...
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CBK Holds Lending Rate at 8.75% Despite Rising Inflation
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 8.75 per cent, choosing to support economic growth and...
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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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