Fresh economic data from the Kenya Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report reveal a persistent climb in the cost of everyday items over the past year.
According to figures released on February 27, 2026, the overall CPI has seen a steady month-on-month increase, reflecting the mounting financial pressure on households across the country.
Beginning in February 2025, the index stood at 143.12. By March, this figure edged up to 143.69, signalling the start of a consistent upward trend. This momentum continued through the second quarter of the year, with the index reaching 144.09 in April and 144.88 in May.
By the midpoint of 2025, the index hit 145.58, representing a clear shift in the pricing landscape for essential goods and services.
The latter part of the reporting period shows no signs of a cooldown. July 2025 saw the CPI rise further to 145.74, eventually reaching 146.21 by August. To put these figures into a broader perspective, the current prices are measured against a 2019 baseline to accurately track the shifting cost of living over time.
This data underscores a period of sustained inflation, as the cost of the "everyday basket" of items continues to outpace previous benchmarks. For Kenyan consumers, these numbers translate directly to a thinning of the wallet, as the price of maintaining a standard quality of life continues to grow more expensive each month.
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