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Kenya Inflation Hits 6.7% as Central Bank Trims 2026 Growth Forecast
Kenya's inflation reached 6.7% in May 2026 as the central bank maintained interest rates and reduced its 2026 economic growth forecast, citing increased energy costs linked to the Middle East war.
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