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Inflation drops to 6.7pc despite rise in power and rent prices

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Inflation has dropped to 6.7 per cent. The recent tax hikes have eroded the spending power of many Kenyans. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Kenya's inflation has dropped to 6.7 per cent in August from 7.3 per cent in July, according to the latest official data.

This is despite an increase in the prices of basic commodities such as electricity, and rents as well as the high prices of fuel.

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