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September 30, 2026
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Food, transport costs squeeze budgets as inflation hits 6.8 per cent

Food, transport costs squeeze budgets as inflation hits 6.8 per cent

Kenya’s annual inflation rose to 6.8 per cent in September from 6.6 per cent in August, driven mainly by higher food, transport and housing-related costs that continue to squeeze household budgets...

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Kenya's annual inflation rate has climbed to 6.8 per cent in September, a slight increase from 6.6 per cent in August, intensifying the financial strain on households.

  • The inflation rate reached 6.8 per cent in September.
  • The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported the rise.
  • The increase is driven by escalating costs of food, transport, and housing.

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