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Tough times for consumers as high oil prices spell doom for economy

Kenyans must now get ready to survive on shoe-string budgets as the expected rise in pump prices threaten to push up the cost of living.

In coming months, consumers will pay more for food, transport and electricity — all heavily dependent on oil — as the pace of inflation hits households.

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