Business● ElevatedSep 2 · Sep 2, 2026, 4:15 AM
Inflation jumps to 6 . 6pc as cost - of - living crisis deepens ahead of 2027 polls
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya · global
Inflation has risen to 6.6%, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis in advance of the 2027 elections. This indicates a worsening economic situation with political consequences.
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