Annual Average Retail Prices of Selected Consumer Goods

Data from the 2026 Economic Survey reveals significant price volatility for kitchen staples from 2021 to 2025.

Green vegetables experienced the sharpest hikes; Sukuma-wiki prices surged by 20.3% to reach Sh90.24 per kilogram, while Cabbages followed closely with a 20.0% increase to Sh57.95.

Sugar prices also trended upward, growing 3.2% to settle at Sh177.05. English Potatoes saw a 6.2% rise, ending at Sh90.63. In contrast, Wheat Flour offered a reprieve for households, with the price of a 2kg pack dropping by 6.5% to Sh 168.68 by 2025.

These statistics underscore a period of substantial price adjustments, particularly for fresh produce, which heavily impacted the annual average retail costs for Kenyan consumers.