Kenyans Hit Again as Tomato, Potato and Electricity Prices Shoot Up
Household budgets under strain as annual inflation rises to 4.4% in March, fuelled by higher costs for food, transport, and electricity...
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Kenya's annual inflation surged to 4.4% in March 2026, primarily driven by significant price increases in food, transport, and housing-related expenses.
- The cost of essential items like tomatoes (up 23.2% annually) and potatoes (up 18.8% annually) saw substantial hikes.
- The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported the rise, highlighting the impact on household budgets as food and non-alcoholic beverages account for a large portion of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Electricity prices also experienced monthly increases, contributing to the overall inflationary pressure on consumers.
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