High cost of foodstuff was specifically responsible for the inflation data of 6.3 per cent against average salary increment of only 5.9 per cent. ALSO READ: Kenyans at the mercy of rain as food prices hit the roofThe average Kenyan, according to the report, earns a monthly salary of Sh53,733. There were 13.3 million persons employed in the informal sector, an increase of 5.9 per cent. However, jobs created in the private sector slowed down last year, with 57,600 jobs being created compared to 90,200 jobs created in 2015, a reflection of tumultuous times by businesses. [email protected] , [email protected]ALSO READ: Kenyans at the mercy of rain as food prices hit the roof

Source: Standard Digital April 19, 2017 21:00 UTC