Inflation in Kenya accelerated in August 2025, reaching 7.8% year-on-year, up from 6.1% in July 2025, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). This increase is largely attributed to rising food prices and transportation costs. This inflationary pressure comes with growing challenges for the Kenyan economy as the country tries to…...
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Kenya: Inflation puts increasing pressure on households and economic prospects
By Félix NZALÉ
Félix NZALÉ
Félix Nzalé is a Senegalese journalist with a deep passion for cultural issues. He led the "CULTURE" section of SUD QUOTIDIEN (SUD Communication Group) for 10 years. Holder of dual Master’s degrees in Sociology and Philosophy, he also holds a management diploma from the Institut Supérieur de Management (ISM) in Dakar. He has contributed to the development of editorial concepts for several newspapers in Dakar.
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