Kenya's annual inflation reached 4.4% in August 2021, driven by increased food costs.

In August 2021, Kenya's annual inflation climbed to a two-month high of 4.4%, driven by increased food costs, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Key food products with price increases include Irish potatoes (7.1%), oranges (3.2%), and mangoes (2.6%) between July and August. The Kenyan government aims for an inflation rate of between 2.5% and 7.5% in the medium term.

August 30, 2024
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