Notably, export earnings from tea and horticultural commodities resulted in a 28 per cent increase in merchandise exports during the first quarter of 2024 to Sh298.4 billion.
The prices of spinach, kale (sukuma wiki), tomatoes, and Irish potatoes increased by 18.2 per cent, 15 per cent, 14 per cent, and 6.2 per cent, respectively.
Most of the refugees are from Somalia (371, 919), followed by South Sudan at 171, 402.
Nairobi County recorded the highest number of adult education learners at (11,811), followed by Turkana (10,061), Nandi (4,909), Kitui (4,803) and Mandera (4,648) counties.
This surge defies state-backed initiatives to reduce the cost of essential fuel, including the removal of the eight per cent value-added tax (VAT).
The total outstanding loans that banks have disbursed to the private sector grew from Sh3.43 trillion in December 2022 to Sh3.91 trillion in December 2023.
The general price level of commodities reflected a continued rise in the cost of living for many households.
The roar of boda bodas which dominate Kenyan streets, might be replaced by husky roar from old motorbike engines.
The prices of potatoes, tomatoes and oranges increased by 9.6 per cent, 5.4 per cent and 2.8 per cent respectively between September and October.