Kenya’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.1% in July 2025, up from 3.8% in June, marking a three-month high and matching the peak reached in April. The uptick was largely driven by rising costs in essential items, with fuel, electricity, and food leading the charge. Key Drivers of Inflation in July Category Change (YoY) Change (MoM) Food +6.8% — Transport +4.1% — Cooking Gas +17.7% +6.7% Electricity — +5.4% Maize +20.3% — Sugar +17.5% — Cabbages +18.4% — According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, elevated prices in food, utilities, and transport continue to strain household budgets. Monthly inflation…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has issued a firm reminder to Partner States to uphold their commitments under the EAC Common Market Protocol, following mounting concerns over recent trade restrictions introduced by Tanzania. In a statement released by EAC Secretary General Hon. Veronica M. Nduva, the Secretariat emphasised that “unilateral backtracking on these commitments is inconsistent with the obligations under the Protocol,” referencing the legally binding Schedule of Commitment on the progressive liberalisation of services. This comes in the wake of Kenya’s formal protest against Tanzania’s newly enacted Business Licensing Order, which bars non-citizens from operating in 15 key…
OPPO’s latest AI-powered smartphones, the Reno14 Series, will be available across Kenya at a recommended retail price of KSh 59,999, with pre-orders open from 25 July to 3 August 2025. From 4 August 2025, customers can purchase the devices in-store at OPPO shops, e-commerce platforms, or directly via the OPPO Kenya website. For those who pre-order, OPPO is offering a premium bundle that includes: Free neckband headphones A 1-year screen protection plan A 1-year liquid damage protection plan A Bold Fusion of Craftsmanship and AI-Powered Utility The Reno14 Series blends intelligent photography, immersive design, and durable engineering. Featuring OPPO’s signature…
President William Ruto on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s pledge to deliver free, accessible, and quality education to all Kenyan children, calling it “the greatest gift a society can give to its young people.” Speaking during a service at ACK St. Martin’s Light Industries Church in Kariobangi, Nairobi, the president reiterated that free primary education is a right, not a privilege. “Free primary education is the right of every Kenyan,” Ruto said. “Over the last two years, we have taken several measures to ensure education is truly universal and accessible.” He cited recent efforts, including the construction of new classrooms to…
To safeguard local entrepreneurship and strengthen oversight of critical economic sectors, the Tanzanian government has banned non-citizens from operating in 15 designated small- and medium-scale business categories, effective immediately. The directive, announced by Hon. Selemani Saidi Jafo, Minister for Industry and Trade, targets activities across mining, tourism, agriculture, technology, and environmental services. Offenders face penalties of up to TZS 10 million (~USD 3,900), six-month imprisonment, and revocation of work permits and visas. “This measure is intended to safeguard our people’s livelihoods and ensure Tanzanians benefit from opportunities in critical sectors,” Minister Jafo said in the statement. Restricted business activities include:…
In a vibrant blend of enterprise and entertainment, Safaricom PLC has launched the Greater Western edition of its M-PESA Sokoni Festival, a dynamic regional activation celebrating 18 years of M-PESA’s transformative impact on Kenya’s financial landscape and its communities. The campaign, grounded in Safaricom’s purpose-led Vision 2030 strategy, marks both a historic legacy and a forward-looking blueprint for Kenya’s digital future. “Since its inception, M-PESA has transformed how millions of Kenyans access, move, grow and protect their money,” said Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC. “Through the Sokoni Festival, we are engaging directly with our customers. This is how…