You've been measuring inflation all wrong, IMF tells central bank

The findings show that CBK's key forecasting framework overstated some economic risks, misclassified climate shocks and moved away from global best practice.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply criticised the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), accusing it of relying on a “flawed” economic forecasting model that has for years systematically misdiagnosed the drivers of inflation or cost of living undermining President William Ruto’s efforts to curb surging living costs.

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You've been measuring inflation all wrong, IMF tells central bank

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