Kenya's inflation rate held steady at 3.8% in August, matching July's figures, as rising food costs offset easing prices in other sectors like airfares.

• Food price inflation has seen a consecutive increase for five months, attributed to supermarkets passing on government-mandated increases in the minimum wage and National Insurance Contributions (NIC) to consumers.
• Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged the financial struggles families face and plans to address rising costs in the upcoming November 26 Budget.
• The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that food prices rose by 5.1% in the year to August, marking the highest rate in 18 months, and noted that UK inflation is "significantly higher" than in major European economies like France and Germany.
• Coosh Bakery co-founder Tom Egan highlighted the impact of adverse weather on cocoa prices, causing a 150% surge, and a 50% increase in butter prices due to reduced UK milk imports.