Kenya’s July inflation rises to 6.5pc as food, electricity costs increase
Data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics showed consumer prices increased by 0.2 percent between June and July, with the cost of food, transport and electricity remaining the biggest drivers of inflation...
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Kenya's inflation rate has climbed to 6.5 percent in July, marking the second consecutive month above the 6 percent threshold, primarily driven by increased costs for food and electricity.
- The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported the rise from 6.4 percent in June.
- Key drivers include rising prices in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Transport, and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels sectors.
- Despite stable fuel prices and a decrease in cooking gas costs, consumers faced higher electricity tariffs and increased prices for certain food items like Irish potatoes, beef, and mangoes.
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