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Kenya’s inflation rises to 7.3 per cent in October as food prices climb

Kenya’s inflation rate rose to 7.3 per cent in October 2026, up from 6.8 per cent in September, as higher prices of fresh produce, processed foods and transport costs pushed up the cost of living.

  • Kenya's inflation rate rose to 7.3% in October 2026, up from 6.8% in September
  • Non-core inflation, including food and energy, increased to 15.1% in October 2026
  • Core inflation also climbed to 4.3% in October 2026, driven by processed food and transport costs

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