KNBS Reports Price Increase for Basic Food Items

As Kenya moves further into 2026, price stability in the food and energy sectors will be critical in managing inflation and protecting the purchasing power of Kenyans...

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The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has released its latest consumer price index report, indicating mixed price changes for essential commodities in February. While some items saw price increases, the overall inflation rate declined slightly.

Inflation rate fell to 4.3% from 4.4% in January.
KNBS reported significant price rises in vegetables like Sukuma wiki (2.4%), cabbage and potatoes (4.0% each).
The transport sector experienced price drops, with diesel and petrol declining by 2.3% each.

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