Agony for consumers as cost of living hits five-year high in July

Shopper at a supermarket in Nakuru. [Harun Wathari Standard]

The cost of living rose to a new high in July after prices of goods and services increased by 8.3 per cent, up from 7.9 per cent, pointing to tough times ahead for Kenyans.

It is the highest inflation rate in five years as Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living with the issue spilling over to the campaign trail.