President William Ruto has announced a government initiative to increase coffee farmers' earnings from Sh158 per kilogramme to between Sh250 and Sh300 in the coming years. This plan is part of a broader strategy to revitalize Kenya's coffee sector. During the launch of a coffee revival program in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, Ruto noted that while progress has been made in improving farmers' returns, additional measures are necessary to ensure profitability in coffee farming.

President William Ruto announced an increase in the duty-free allowance for travellers from Sh39,000 to Sh260,000. This adjustment aims to alleviate the tax burden on returning Kenyans and other individuals entering the country.

The annual inflation rate in Kenya decreased to 6.4% in June 2026, down from 6.7% in May, marking the first slowdown since February 2026. This decline was attributed to lower price increases in transportation and food, with transportation rising by 16.1% compared to 16.5% in the previous month, and food prices increasing by 8.6% versus 9.4%.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has stated that motorists in Kenya will have to wait 30 to 45 days for the recent decline in global oil prices to be reflected in local pump prices. EPRA Petroleum and Gas Director Edward Kinyua noted that global fuel prices are influenced by geopolitical events, citing the recent Middle East crisis as a factor that increased fuel costs.

Uganda's electricity regulator has announced that power tariffs will remain largely unchanged for the second quarter of 2026, as a strengthening shilling has balanced out a slight increase in global fuel prices. The Electricity Regulatory Authority noted that the approved end-user tariffs for April to June reflect changes in macroeconomic factors, but ultimately maintain stable pricing. The Ugandan shilling appreciated against the US dollar, reducing pressure on costs associated with dollar-denominated electricity generation.

Kenya's inflation rate has decreased to 6.4%, indicating a moderation in price pressures after several months of high inflation. This change is expected to provide some relief to households, businesses, and investors, although the cost of living remains elevated. The latest economic indicators suggest a gradual stabilization of inflation, which could impact consumer spending, business planning, borrowing costs, and investment decisions, according to Sharp Daily.