IMF: Targeted cash transfers could cost Kenya less than broad subsidies as inflation climbs
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified targeted financial assistance to vulnerable households as a more cost-effective way for governments to respond to sudden increases in food, transport and housing costs, offering Kenya a policy alternative as inflation is projected to accelerate in 2026. In its October 2026 World Economic Outlook, titled Resilience Under Strain, […]