Tag Archives: Cost of Living

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has suggested exempting Kenyans earning Sh30,000 or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. The proposal, which still requires parliamentary approval, is intended to ease the cost-of-living pressure on low-income earners. Speaking at the People’s Dialogue Forum in Meru, Mbadi said the government does …

Lower costs for transport, food, and internet helped bring Kenya’s inflation down to 4.4 percent in January, slightly below December’s 4.5 percent, according to the latest data. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that inter-town bus and matatu fares fell by 1.9 percent, …

High transport and labour costs continue to fuel food price instability in Kenya, even as harvests improve and weather conditions remain favourable, according to a new agriculture sector survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The report shows that 95 percent of respondents identified transport costs as the main …

President William Ruto has credited his Kenya Kwanza administration with bringing down the cost of living since assuming office in 2022, citing targeted policy measures. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Nairobi International Trade Fair on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the President said reforms in the agriculture sector …

A recent poll conducted by Infotrak revealed the prevailing sentiments of Kenyans regarding the direction of their country. The survey, released on Thursday, highlighted sixteen reasons why citizens believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction. Topping the list of concerns is the high cost of living, cited by 64% …

Demonstrations are occurring in Oyo and Ibadan, Nigeria, in response to the increasing expenses of daily life. These protests in the southern region mirror earlier ones in the north that took place two weeks ago. Anger among protesters stems from soaring inflation rates, primarily fueled by steep food prices and …

President William Ruto has reiterated that engaging in street protests and symbolic acts, such as wearing cooking pots on one’s head, will not address the issues impacting Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of the affordable housing program in Bondeni, Nakuru County, on Saturday, Ruto emphasized the need for unity among …

Individuals challenging the exorbitant cost of living have submitted a petition to Chief Justice Martha Koome, urging prompt consideration of their case. The letter outlines five key concerns, including questioning the constitutionality of the Affordable Housing Bill 2023 and the forced eviction of Kenyans from their residences. Despite their request …

Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has called on President William Ruto to reduce the burden of taxation and lower the cost of living in response to the President’s New Year’s message. Speaking at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County on Monday, Odinga acknowledged …