By NEVILLE OTUKIMore by this AuthorInflation in January rose for the first time in five months, driven by higher prices of food, electricity and fuel. The cost of living measure rose to 4.83 per cent from 4.50 per cent in December, where it touched a 55-month low. This bucks the trend where inflation has been dropping since September, largely helped by government temporary subsidies that expired this month on maize flour – the country’s staple. Some food items that recorded price increases in January include sukuma wiki, beef, cabbages and irish potatoes. KNBS said transport costs were on the climb, in response to rising fuel pump prices as did electricity bills.

Source: Daily Nation January 31, 2018 15:00 UTC