Rising living costs are forcing more Kenyans to rethink how they earn and manage money, as relying on a single salary or income source becomes increasingly unsustainable amid mounting pressure from food, transport, rent, and other essential expenses. A TIFA research report released on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, points to …
Read More »Food Prices Rise as Drought Tightens Supplies
Food commodity prices in Kenya are climbing as drought disrupts crop production in key farming regions, raising concerns over grain availability and household food security, according to the AGRA July Food Security Monitor. The report shows that maize prices rose by 3.3 percent in July, while bean prices climbed between …
Read More »Kenyans Face Tough Christmas as Food Prices Soar
As Christmas and New Year approach, many Kenyans face a challenging festive season due to the rising cost of living, driven largely by increasing prices of essential food and fuel items. An analysis by The Lower Eastern Times reveals that the price of sugar jumped 15.26 percent in November 2025, …
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