The annual inflation rate in Kenya quickened further to 6.7% in May 2026, the highest since January 2024, from 5.6% in the prior month. The biggest upward pressure came from prices of transportation (16.5% vs 10% in April), as the government hiked fuel prices in April and May, in the wake of rising global energy costs amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Prices also advanced faster for food and non-alcoholic beverages (9.4% vs 8.8%) and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (3.4% vs 2.4%). source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Kenya increased to 6.70 percent in May from 5.60 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Kenya averaged 8.32 percent from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 31.50 percent in May of 2008 and a record low of 2.70 percent in October of 2024. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kenya Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Kenya Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Kenya increased to 6.70 percent in May from 5.60 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Kenya is expected to be 7.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Kenya Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.60 percent in 2027 and 4.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-29 12:20 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 5.6% 4.4% 4.9%
2026-05-29 06:55 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 6.7% 5.6% 6.5%
2026-06-30 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 6.7% 7.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 152.15 150.00 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 9.40 8.80 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 6.70 5.60 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.40 0.50 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 134.18 134.78 points Dec 2025
PPI YoY -2.43 -0.79 percent Dec 2025


Kenya Inflation Rate
In Kenya, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is based on expenditures of both urban and rural households. The most important category in the CPI is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (33 percent of total weight). Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels account for 15 percent; Transport for 10 percent; Restaurants and Accommodation Services for 8 percent; Communication for 8 percent; and Education for 6 percent. Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics; Clothing and Footwear; Furnishings, Household Equipment and Maintenance; Health; Recreation, Sport and Culture; Insurance and Financial Services; and Personal Care, Social Protection and Miscellaneous Goods and Services account for the remaining 21 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.70 5.60 31.50 2.70 2005 - 2026 percent Monthly
2019M2=100, NSA

News Stream
Kenya Inflation Rate Hits Near 2-1/2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Kenya quickened further to 6.7% in May 2026, the highest since January 2024, from 5.6% in the prior month. The biggest upward pressure came from prices of transportation (16.5% vs 10% in April), as the government hiked fuel prices in April and May, in the wake of rising global energy costs amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Prices also advanced faster for food and non-alcoholic beverages (9.4% vs 8.8%) and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (3.4% vs 2.4%).
2026-05-29
Kenya Inflation Rate Accelerates to 2-Year High of 5.6%
The annual inflation rate in Kenya picked up to 5.6% in April 2026, the highest since March 2024, from 4.4% in the prior month. The spike in inflation reflects rising costs for petroleum products amid the Middle East conflict, which has pushed up transportation prices (10% vs 3.8% in March). Additional upward pressure came mostly from food & non-alcoholic beverages (8.8% vs 7.7%); housing & utilities (2.4% vs 2%); education (3.2% vs 3.3%) and miscellaneous goods & services (2.7% vs 2.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.4%, the most since April 2022, after a 0.5% increase in March, with transportation prices surging 6.5%. Inflation is expected to quicken further in the coming months, despite government measures to cushion consumers, including a reduction in fuel taxes. The VAT on petroleum products was cut from 16% to 8%, and the fuel stabilisation fund was deployed, with KES 6.2 billion (about $40 million) spent earlier this month to limit pump price increases.
2026-04-29
Kenya Inflation Rate Edges Higher in March
The annual inflation rate in Kenya ticked higher to 4.4% in March 2026 from a seven-month low of 4.3% in the prior month. Prices accelerated mostly for food & non-alcoholic beverages (7.7% vs 7.3% in February); housing & utilities (2% vs 1.8%) and health (2.7% vs 2.4%). Meanwhile, price growth moderated for alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.3% vs 2.5%); clothing & footwear (1.8% vs 2%) and restaurants & hotels (2.4% vs 2.7%). Transportation prices also increased at a slower 3.8%, compared to 4% previously, as government fuel procurement measures helped contain sharp price rises, even amid reports of temporary shortages at certain independent fuel retailers. President William Ruto recently unveiled a set of measures designed to protect Kenyans from potential supply disruptions and economic shocks stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.5%, after a 0.2% increase in the preceding month.
2026-03-31