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Cost of living to ease post-polls, says industrialist Vimal Shah

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From left: Bidco Africa Group Chairman Vimal Shah, Transparency International Kenya Executive Director Sheila Masinde, EACC's Emily Mworia and Global Compact Network Executive Director Judy Njino during private sector meeting on elections. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The cost of living could fall starting September after a possible reduction of petroleum prices, Bidco Africa Chairman Vimal Shah has said.

Post-election jitters and production costs are likely to reduce significantly as Kenya shakes off a drought that, in addition to several global factors, has caused a record high cost of living.

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