Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- As the cost of living continues to influence household budgets, investors need to look beyond the headline return on their savings and ask a more important question: is my money growing fast enough to preserve and build my purchasing power over time?

Kenya's annual inflation rate edged up to 6.5 per cent in July 2026 from 6.4 per cent in June, according to Liberty Life's latest investment market review. While inflation remained within the Central Bank of Kenya's target range of 2.5 to 7.5 per cent, continued pressure from food and fuel prices means that consumers cannot afford to overlook the impact of rising prices on their long-term financial plans.

For an investor, this highlights an important distinction between ...