December inflation high at 5.71pc

A dispay of food items at Carrefour Supermarkets. Current inflation has been related to the increase in price of food items in the country during Christmas festivities. [Photo: Courtesy]

Report by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicates that inflation hit a 12 month-high of 5.71 percent in December 2018 as a result of the rise of food stuffs well as other products in the country.

KNBS director general, Zachary Mwangi said, “The upsurge in the transport, food, clothing, and foot ware prices was attributed to increased demand that was associated to Christmas festivities.”