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Cost of living: Inflation rate in marginal rise to stand at 3.95 per cent

A variety of vegetables on display at the Whispers open air market. [Mose Sammy/Standard]

Kenya’s inflation rose marginally for the first time in four months as high electricity and food prices put a strain on household budgets.

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicates that overall inflation for the month of May went up from 3.75 per cent recorded in April to stand at 3.95 per cent. 

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