April inflation rose to a 12 month high of 6.58 per cent, indicating a tough economic environment endured by Kenyans during the month under review. This is a 2.13 per cent jump compared to 4.35 per cent reported in March. According to the statistician, the six items alone accounted for 6.25 per cent of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) weight. The cost of non-food items like housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel products increased by 0.93 per cent in April compared to March. The transport index also increased by 0.86 per cent due to an increase in pump prices.

Source: The Star April 30, 2019 09:22 UTC