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Inflation jumps to 6.6pc as cost-of-living crisis deepens ahead of 2027 polls

Kenya's inflation rose to 6.6 per cent in August 2026, driven by soaring transport and food prices that are deepening pressure on households ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Inflation jumps to 6.6pc as cost-of-living crisis deepens ahead of 2027 polls
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Original headline: “Inflation jumps to 6.6pc as cost-of-living crisis deepens ahead of 2027 polls