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Rise in food prices accelerates inflation to nine-month high

Latest data by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows inflation accelerated from October’s 6.47 as food and non-alcoholic drinks index increased by 1.17 per cent.PHOTO: STANDARD

Kenya’s inflation has accelerated for the third straight month to a nine-month high of 6.68 driven by increase in prices of most food items.

Latest data by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows inflation accelerated from October’s 6.47 as food and non-alcoholic drinks index increased by 1.17 per cent.

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