Kenya: Low Transportation, Food and Internet Costs Cut Inflation to 4.4pc in Jan

Kenya: Low Transportation, Food and Internet Costs Cut Inflation to 4.4pc in Jan

Nairobi -- Lower transportation, food as well as information and communication costs helped ease inflation to 4.4 percent in January from 4.5 percent in December last year, latest data shows.

Kenyan Inflation Eases in January to 4.4%

Kenya’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly in January 2026, dropping to 4.4 percent from 4.5 percent in December 2025. This, even as food prices continued to climb under the pressure of drought conditions affecting local production. Lower transport and communication costs helped counterbalance the upward pressure from some basic food items. Reduced costs for intercity … The post Kenyan Inflation Eases in January to 4.4%  first appeared on Met…