Tag Archives: Cost of Living

For many years, getting married in your early 20s was seen as a significant life achievement in Kenya. Today, however, many members of Generation Z are taking a different path, choosing to delay marriage as they prioritise personal development and financial security. Although marriage remains an aspiration for many young …

Kenya’s annual inflation rate eased slightly to 6.4 per cent in June, down from 6.7 per cent recorded in May, offering modest relief to consumers even as the cost of food and transport remained elevated. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Kenya National Bureau …

Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has called for the suspension of the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) proposed mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme, arguing that it has been introduced without adequate public participation. The proposed policy would require vehicle owners to pay Sh2,000 annually for inspections, a move …

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to support Kenya’s manufacturing sector. Speaking after a consultative meeting with leaders and representatives of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Wandayi said the government is focused on maintaining a stable …

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 …