Economic growth signals more jobs as inflation rises

Kenya’s inflation climbed steeply in September compared to the previous month due to higher fuel and transport prices. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya’s real GDP expands 6.3pc in second quarter up from 4.7pc in same period last year after calm returns

The Kenyan economy expanded by an estimated 6.3 per cent in the first six months of 2018 signalling hope for more jobs, even as the cost of living spiked in September after the Treasury slapped value-added tax (VAT) on fuel.

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