Kenya's inflation rate dropped more than expected in November, reaching an eight-month low of 3.2%, down from 3.6%. This decline was primarily driven by significant falls in the prices of food, alcohol, and clothing.

• The main driver behind the inflation fall was lower food prices, particularly for cakes, biscuits, and breakfast cereals, as highlighted by chief economist Grant Fitzner from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
• The fall in inflation has bolstered hopes that inflation has peaked, potentially paving the way for further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England next year.
• Despite the overall decrease, some food items saw price hikes year-on-year, including beef (+27.7%), chocolate (+17.3%), milk (+14.8%), and coffee (+14.5%).