Kenya: Inflation Hits Lower-Income Families Living in Nairobi the Most

Lower-income families living in Nairobi have been the hardest hit in terms of the rising cost of living in the past one year, with inflation for this segment remaining above the national average for 11 straight months.

Official data shows that the average inflation for poor households in Nairobi was at 6.08 percent in May in contrast with that of middle income (2.68 per cent) and upper income (2.67 per cent) residing in the city.

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