Kenya: Fuel, Food and Fare - the Chain Reaction Driving Inflation

Kenya: Fuel, Food and Fare - the Chain Reaction Driving Inflation

Nairobi -- When fuel prices rise in Kenya, the impact stretches far beyond the pump. It quickly filters into the price of vegetables in local markets, bus fares for commuters, electricity costs for businesses and ultimately the amount households spend to survive each month.

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 the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global fuel markets and push up the cost of living. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report, Kenya’s annual inflation increased to 5.6 […]