Kenya’s cost of living crept up a little in March, with inflation rising to 4.4% from 4.3% the month before. The increase was mainly pushed up by higher food prices, especially tomatoes and beef.
Food and non‑alcoholic drinks overall became 1.1% pricier, even though some items got cheaper. Sugar, maize grain and cabbages all dropped in price, giving households a bit of relief. Transport costs stayed flat because the government’s fuel deal kept diesel and petrol prices unchanged.
Electricity bills went up noticeably – a 200 kWh unit rose from KSh 5,564.78 to KSh 5,689.98. At the same time, a kilogram of cabbages fell from KSh 74.33 to KSh 71.52. Medicine for cancer saw the biggest jump among health items, climbing 2.8%.
Overall, inflation remains modest, but the mixed picture means families feel higher costs for essentials like tomatoes and power while enjoying lower prices on some staples. If the trend continues, policymakers may watch food and energy markets closely.
