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April 30, 2026
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Energy price surge to worsen Kenya's inflation - World Bank

Energy price surge to worsen Kenya's inflation - World Bank

World Bank warns that rising global energy prices driven by Middle East tensions will worsen inflation and cost-of-living pressures in Kenya, urging targeted relief, shift to renewable energy...

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A surge in global energy prices, fueled by tensions in the Middle East, is predicted to significantly worsen Kenya's already high inflation.

  • The World Bank has issued this warning.
  • The primary driver of the inflation increase is the escalating cost of energy globally.
  • This situation is expected to put further strain on Kenyan households and businesses.

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