Mwelekeo Insights has hinted at the release of a new report examining how Kenyans are coping with the rising cost of living, with early findings showing a population that is trying to adjust even as financial pressure continues to grow.
The research firm said it spoke to thousands of people across the country, and the responses revealed what it described as “a mixed story of resilience, adaptation, and growing pressure.”
According to the teaser shared on X, the upcoming report will focus on how households are changing their spending habits as the prices of basic needs such as food, transport, rent, fuel, and school fees continue to remain high. While the full report has not yet been released, the early message suggests that many Kenyans are being forced to make difficult financial decisions in order to survive.
For many families, daily life has increasingly become about careful budgeting and cutting down on unnecessary expenses.
Some households have reduced spending on entertainment, eating out, and other non-essential activities so they can focus on paying for important needs. Others have turned to side hustles, small businesses, or extra jobs to supplement their income and manage rising expenses.
The issue of the cost of living has remained one of the most talked about concerns in Kenya over the past few years.
Prices of essential commodities have continued to fluctuate, affecting both consumers and businesses. Many business owners have also struggled with higher operational costs, which in turn has affected the prices of goods and services offered to customers.
Mwelekeo Insights, a research firm focused on public opinion and economic trends, said the survey aims to provide a clearer understanding of how ordinary citizens are responding to the current economic situation.
The organization has previously carried out studies on social, political, and economic matters affecting Kenyans, using data collected from the public to help shape national conversations.
The teaser for the latest survey was shared through an X post.
The message pointed to a country where many people are still trying to push forward despite economic difficulties, even as pressure on households continues to increase.
The full report is expected to provide deeper details on how different groups across the country are being affected and the strategies many families are using to cope with the changing economic environment.
