Kenya's inflation rate remained relatively stable for much of the year before rising sharply in the second quarter of 2026.
Data from the Kenya Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report shows inflation stood at 4.1 per cent in July 2025 before edging up to 4.5 per cent in August and 4.6 per cent in September and October.
It then eased slightly, hovering between 4.3 and 4.5 per cent from November 2025 to March 2026.
A significant increase followed in April, when inflation climbed to 5.6 per cent, before peaking at 6.7 per cent in May.
The rate eased marginally to 6.4 per cent in June before rising slightly to 6.5 per cent in July 2026.
Inflation measures the pace at which the prices of goods and services increase over time, reducing consumers' purchasing power.
Lower inflation generally makes it easier for households to manage living costs and maintain stable spending.
