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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Inflation in Kenya has fallen to 4.3 per cent year-on-year in July from 4.6 per cent a month earlier, according to new data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.<\/b><\/p>\n

The four-year low was helped by a strong shilling and marginal price reductions in key household costs such as electricity and fuel.<\/p>\n

This has led to a reduction in transport costs which saw a rise of just 4 per cent in July compared to 7.7 per cent the previous month.<\/p>\n

The price of many foods decreased by half a per cent between June and July, but the reprieve did not extend to all categories, with some experiencing sharp increases.<\/p>\n

Kenya targets an inflation rate of between 2.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent in the medium-term.<\/p>\n

But while overall inflation remains under control, increases in other household costs like cooking oil and cooking gas means consumers still need to tighten their budgets.<\/p>\n

In June, Kenyans took to the streets in a wave of deadly protests over tax hikes and the cost of living.<\/p>\n

President William Ruto was forced to scrap a proposed finance bill containing the increases in response to the demonstrations.<\/p>\n

Ruto, who was sworn in in September 2022, inherited a battered economy grappling with soaring inflation, a high debt burden, unemployment, and post-Covid 19 stagnation.<\/p>\n

He has been caught between the demands of lenders such as the International Monetary Fund to cut deficits, and a hard-pressed population reeling from rising costs.<\/p>\n

The easing of inflation this month could influence the Central Bank\u2019s decision on interest rates, with a potential rate cut expected when the Monetary Policy Committee convenes on 6 August.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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