Tag: Cost of Living

Fresh tensions have erupted between Iran and the United States after Iran claimed responsibility for targeting an American military base in the region following overnight US strikes on southern Iran. The latest confrontation has raised fears...
Tensions in the Middle East have surged once again after Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon, forcing thousands of civilians to flee their homes. The latest escalation threatens to...

Matatus stay off roads as nationwide strike takes effect

Thousands of Kenyans were stranded on Monday after matatu operators across the country staged a nationwide strike over rising fuel prices and the high...

Ruiru Bypass Chaos as Police Clash With Protesters During Matatu Strike

Tension gripped parts of Kiambu County on Monday morning after violent confrontations broke out between protesters and police along the Ruiru Bypass in Kihunguro....

US Inflation Hits 3.8% as Iran War Drives Fuel Prices Higher

Americans are facing renewed economic pressure after inflation climbed sharply to 3.8% in April 2026, marking the highest level recorded in nearly three years....

Tomatoes become a luxury: What Kenyans are using instead

Tomatoes have long been the backbone of Kenyan cooking, but soaring prices are now pushing many households to rethink what goes into their sufurias....

Kenya’s Inflation Rises to 5.6% as Fuel Costs Push Up Living Expenses

Kenyan households are facing renewed cost-of-living pressure after inflation rose to 5.6 percent in April, with higher fuel and transport costs driving up everyday...

“Stay at Home” Museveni’s Bold Message on Rising Fuel Costs

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has stirred public debate after brushing off concerns over rising fuel prices, suggesting that those struggling with costs, especially linked...

Nairobi CBD on Alert as Police Caution Against Disruptive Protests

Security agencies in Nairobi have issued a firm warning to groups planning demonstrations over rising fuel prices, cautioning that any form of violence or...

Trump’s Iranian Offensive: Why Your Kerosene and Petrol Bills Are About To Explode

While the world focuses on the military strikes, Kenyan consumers face a looming fuel crisis. We expose how the shipping disruption in the Gulf will force EPRA to hike prices by double digits.

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