Rent, transport, food prices and school fees are major worries for many households, with Nairobi leading the lot. This is one of the areas housing a large number of city residents, mainly the working group and SMEs. Employers have to contemplate with high cost of doing business and the low productivity of employees who are struggling to make ends meet. The city has also seen transport and food prices increase over recent months, pushing many residents off-balance. In Nakuru, rents are at Sh10,000-Sh12,000 and Sh17,000 to Sh20,000 for two and three-bedroomed houses, with taxation, food prices and unemployment a major issue.

Source: The Star January 27, 2024 16:33 UTC