Kenya's inflation has returned to 4.4 percent in March, driven by a significant increase in the prices of tomatoes and beef, putting renewed pressure on household budgets.

• Annual inflation rose from 4.3 percent in February to 4.4 percent in March, primarily due to elevated food prices.
• The price of tomatoes saw a sharp 13.3 percent increase month-on-month, with beef prices also rising.
• The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported these figures, highlighting ongoing volatility in food supply and market conditions.

The Kenyan government has assured that the Gikomba Market redevelopment will be completed within six months, promising phased construction to minimize disruption for traders.

• The project, prompted by trader appeals addressing overcrowding and inefficiency, has an allocated budget of Sh5 billion.
• Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga stated that alternative trading spaces have been secured for the estimated 200,000 traders.
• However, the redevelopment has faced controversy due to pre-emptive demolitions, including structures in the shoe section on the night of March 30, reportedly to reclaim riparian land.

East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has announced a price increase for its Blue Triangle cement. This price adjustment is attributed to the ongoing rise in raw material costs, impacting the construction sector.

• A Sh10 per 50kg bag price hike for Portland Pozzolanic Cement (CEM IV 32.5).
• The cement manufacturer, EAPC, one of Kenya's oldest producers.
• The price revision, effective March 31, 2026, translates to a 1.38 percent increase per bag.