Two years after Gen Z protests, food inflation bites harder

Food takes up the largest share of spending among low- and middle-income households. Even small changes in the price alter household budgets...

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Two years after widespread Gen Z protests against high taxes and the cost of living, the price of essential food items in Kenya continues to strain household budgets, despite modest overall food bill increases.

A basket of seven common food items rose by 3.1% to Sh1,101.37 in May 2026 from Sh1,068.48 in June 2024.
Key staples like maize flour have seen significant price hikes, with a 2kg packet now costing 18% more.
Overall food inflation has accelerated to 9.4% in May 2026, up from 5.6% during the protests.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) data reflects the persistent economic hardship that fueled the demonstrations.

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