Nairobi residents flocked Uhuru Park for thgis year's Christmas Day celebrations on Dec 25, 2024. [File, Standard]
Kenyans across all demographics in Nairobi are concerned about the rising cost of living, a new report by TIFA Research shows.
The report found 81 per cent of respondents are very concerned by rising commodity prices, with worry highest among those above 35 years.
Men reported greater concern than women, with 91 per cent citing pressure on household budgets and family upkeep compared to 84 per cent of women.
A price check on tomatoes, beef, potatoes, milk, cooking oil, maize grain, diesel, petrol and kale found increases ranging between Sh2 and Sh100. Only maize flour dropped in price, falling by Sh1.
"With 81pc of respondents facing either high living costs or constrained incomes, households have little capacity to absorb further price increases," the report states, adding, “Any additional costs are likely to deepen financial hardship and reduce consumer spending."
Transport, fuel, food and education account for 62 per cent of Nairobi residents' worries, the report found, while low income, unemployment and poor business performance make up 19 per cent.