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Kenya Inflation Rate Rises Less than Expected
Kenya's inflation rate rose slightly to 5.70 percent year-on-year in June 2019 from 5.49 percent in the previous month, but missing market expectations of 6.40 percent.
Published on 2019-06-28

Kenya Inflation Rate Moderates to 5.49% in May
The annual inflation rate in Kenya dropped to 5.49 percent in May 2019 from 6.58 percent in the previous month. Prices slowed mostly for food while they rose further for transport.
Published on 2019-06-04

Kenya Inflation Rate Speeds Up to 6.58% in April
The annual inflation rate in Kenya peaked to 6.58 percent in April 2019 from 4.4 percent in the previous month. It is the highest inflation rate since September 2017, mainly pushed up by prices of food.
Published on 2019-04-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises to 4.35% YoY in March
The annual inflation rate in Kenya rose to 4.35 percent in March 2019 from 4.14 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 4.2 percent. Prices went up further mainly due to food & non-alcoholic beverages and transport.
Published on 2019-03-29

Kenya Inflation Rate at 6-Month Low of 4.1% in February
The annual inflation rate in Kenya fell to 4.14 percent in February 2019 from 4.7 percent in the prior month. It is the lowest inflation rate since August, amid a generalized slowdown in prices, in particular for food and transport.
Published on 2019-02-28

Kenya Inflation Rate Hits 5-Month Low of 4.7%
The annual inflation rate in Kenya fell to 4.70 percent in January 2019 from 5.71 percent in the prior month and below market expectations of 5 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since August, as prices slowed primarily for food, housing & utilities and transport.
Published on 2019-01-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Highest in Over a Year at 5.71%
The annual inflation rate in Kenya rose to 5.71 percent in December 2018 from 5.6 percent in the prior month. It is the highest inflation rate since October 2017, as prices continued to advance for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Meantime, inflation remained elevated for housing & utilities and transport.
Published on 2019-01-02

Kenya Annual Inflation Rate Edges Up to 5.58% in November
The annual inflation rate in Kenya went up to 5.58 percent in November of 2018 from 5.53 in the previous month, mainly due to higher prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.18 percent, following a 0.79 percent drop in October.
Published on 2018-11-30

Kenya Annual Inflation Rate Slows to 5.53% in October
The annual inflation rate in Kenya fell to 5.53 percent in October of 2018 from 5.7 percent in September. Prices eased mainly due to slowdown in cost housing and utilities and transport, amid a petroleum products tax cut to 8 percent from an initial 16 percent at the beginning of September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.79 percent after rising 1.02 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2018-10-31

Kenya Annual Inflation Rate at 11-Month High in September
The annual inflation rate in Kenya increased to 5.7 percent year-on-year in September of 2018 from 4.0 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 4.95 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since October last year, mainly due to higher cost of transport and food & non-alcoholic beverages. In September, at the beginning of the month a 16 percent tax on petroleum products was introduced, due to the impacts it had the Parliament approved President Uhuru Kenyatta proposal of cut the VAT to 8 percent.
Published on 2018-10-01

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 5-Month Low in August
The annual inflation rate in Kenya decreased to 4.04 percent in August of 2018 from 4.35 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of a 4.35 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since March, mainly due to a fall in prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2018-08-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises to 4.35% YoY in July
The annual inflation rate in Kenya rose to 4.35 percent in July of 2018 from a 4.28 percent June, reaching its highest level since February. Prices increased faster mostly due to housing and utilities and transport. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.89 percent in July, unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2018-08-01

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises to 4-Month High in June
The annual inflation rate in Kenya increased to 4.28 percent in June of 2018 from 3.95 percent in May, below market expectations of 5.3 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since February, mainly due to higher prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages and housing and utilities. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.89 percent, after a 0.97 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2018-06-29

Kenya Inflation Rate Edges Up to 3.95% in May
The inflation rate in Kenya increased to 3.95 percent year-on-year in May 2018, quickening from 3.73 percent in April. Prices rose faster mainly for food and housing & utilities while were stable for transport.
Published on 2018-05-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2013
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 3.73 percent year-on-year in April of 2018, easing from a 4.18 percent rise in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since January of 2013, as prices slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages amid good weather conditions and the strengthening of the currency.
Published on 2018-04-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Edges Down to 4.18% in March
Consumer prices in Kenya advanced 4.18 percent year-on-year in March of 2018, slowing from a 4.46 percent increase in the prior month. It was the lowest inflation rate since May of 2013, as prices of food, transport and furnishing and household equipment eased.
Published on 2018-03-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2013
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 4.46 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, easing from a 4.83 percent gain in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since May of 2013 as prices of food, restaurant and hotels and education rose at a softer rate.
Published on 2018-03-01

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises at a Faster Pace
Consumer prices in Kenya rose 4.8 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, after a 4.5 percent gain in the previous month. Prices advanced at a faster pace after easing for five consecutive months, mostly due to food and housing and utilities.
Published on 2018-02-01

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 4.5% in December
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 4.5 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, easing from a 4.7 percent rise in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since May 2013, as prices went up softer mainly for food and housing and utilities.
Published on 2017-12-29

Kenya Inflation Rate Eases to 4.73%
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 4.73 percent year-on-year in November of 2017, easing from a 5.72 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.5 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since May 2013 amid a slowdown in food cost, mostly due to more favorable weather conditions. Higher prices were recorded for housing utilities, due to rising house rents, electricity and other cooking fuels.
Published on 2017-12-01

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 5.72% in October
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 5.72 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, easing from a 7.06 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of 6.73 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since May of 2016 amid a slowdown in food cost, mainly due to better weather conditions. On the other hand, higher electricity cost and a rise in pump prices of petrol and diesel pushed transport cost up.
Published on 2017-10-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 7.06% in September
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 7.06 percent year-on-year in September of 2017, following an 8.04 percent rise in the previous month. It is the lowest inflation rate since January amid a slowdown in food and electricity cost. On the other hand, higher pump prices of petrol and diesel pushed transport cost up.
Published on 2017-09-29

Kenya Inflation Rate Accelerates to 8.04% in August
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 8.04 percent year-on-year in August of 2017, above 7.47 percent in July and market expectations of 7.6 percent. The rise in annual inflation is mainly attributed to higher prices of food, as a consequence of reduced supply especially in the second week of the month. The country is struggling with hunger after being hit hard by two years of drought.
Published on 2017-08-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Down to 6-Month Low of 7.47%
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 7.47 percent year-on-year in July of 2017, below 9.21 percent in June and market expectations of 9 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since January due to a slowdown in food prices. Yet, the inflation slowed for second month in July after hitting a 5-year high of 11.7 percent in May as a severe drought last year destroyed agricultural crops, causing a surge in food inflation.
Published on 2017-07-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows To 4-Month Low of 9.21%
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 9.21 percent year-on-year in June 2017, easing from a 11.7 percent rise in the previous month. It is the lowest inflation rate since February, mostly due to a slowdown in prices of fresh food and fuels.
Published on 2017-06-30

Kenya Inflation Rate At 5-Year High of 11.7% In May
Consumer prices in Kenya jumped 11.70 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, accelerating from a 11.48 percent increase in the previous month. The inflation rate remained the highest since May 2012, mainly driven by rising prices of food, due to last year's severe drought which destroyed agricultural crops.
Published on 2017-05-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Highest Since May 2012
Consumer prices in Kenya jumped 10.28 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, following a 9.04 percent rise in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since May of 2012 mainly driven by increasing prices in food.
Published on 2017-03-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Highest Since June 2012
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 9.04 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, following a 6.99 percent rise in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since June of 2012 as prices continued to rise sharply for food, caused by drought.
Published on 2017-03-02

Kenya Inflation Rate at 12-Month High of 6.99%
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 6.99 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, following a 6.35 percent rise in the previous month and beating market expectations of a 6.24 percent gain. It was the highest inflation rate in one year, mainly boosted by higher prices for food, caused by drought.
Published on 2017-01-31

Kenya Inflation Slows to 6.35% In December
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 6.35 percent year-on-year in December of 2016, following a 6.68 percent rise in the previous month but above market expectations of a 6.24 percent gain. Prices slowed for housing and utilities and transport but food inflation rose slightly.
Published on 2016-12-29

Kenya Inflation Rate at 9- Month High of 6.68%
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 6.68 percent year-on-year in November of 2016, following a 6.5 percent rise in the previous month and above market expectations of a 6.48 percent gain. It was the highest inflation rate since February, boosted by food cost.
Published on 2016-11-30

Kenya Inflation Rate at 8-Month High
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 6.34 percent year-on-The annual inflation rate in Kenya rose to 6.5 percent in October of 2016, from 6.3 percent in a month earlier. It was the highest inflation rate since February, boosted by food cost.
Published on 2016-10-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises to 6.34% in September
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 6.34 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, following a 6.26 percent rise in the preceding month. The figure came above market expectation of 6.2 percent gain as cost of food and housing went up at a faster pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.34 percent.
Published on 2016-09-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 6.26% in July
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 6.26 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, following a 6.4 percent rise in July. The figure came below forecasts of 6.77 percent jump as housing and utilities cost rose at slower pace while transport prices fell.
Published on 2016-08-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Accelerates to 6.4% in July
Consumer prices in Kenya rose 6.4 percent year-on-year in July of 2016, after a 5.8 percent increase in the preceding month. It was the highest figure since March 2016, boosted by higher food prices.
Published on 2016-07-29

Kenya Inflation Rate at 3-Month High of 5.8% in June
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 5.8 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, accelerating from a 5 percent rise a month earlier. It was the highest figure since March 2016, driven by cost of food.
Published on 2016-06-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 5% in May
Consumer prices in Kenya went up 5 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, easing from a 5.27 percent in April. It was the lowest reading since June 2013, as cost of food and housing and utilities increased at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-05-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Lowest Since June 2013
Consumer prices in Kenya went up 5.27 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, from a 6.45 percent increase in March, beating market expectation of 6.11 percent rise. It was the lowest figure since June 2013, led by slower increase in food cost.
Published on 2016-05-02

Kenya Inflation Rate at 6-Month Low
Consumer prices in Kenya rose 6.45 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, compared to a 6.84 percent jump in the previous month and matching market forecasts of 6.5 percent. It is the lowest figure since September last year, as food inflation slowed.
Published on 2016-03-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 7.8% in January
Consumer prices in Kenya increased 7.78 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, compared to a 8.0 percent growth in the previous month and slightly below market expectations. The upward pressure came mostly from food and non-alcoholic drinks, driven by el Nino weather phenomenon, which brought heavy rains and caused problems in transportation and agricultural sector.
Published on 2016-02-01

Kenyan Inflation Rate At 15-Month High
Kenyan annual inflation rate accelerated to 7.32 percent in November of 2015, after a 6.72 percent growth reported in the previous month and above market expectations. It is the highest inflation rate since August of 2014, boosted by increasing cost of food, housing and utilities.
Published on 2015-12-01

Kenyan Inflation Rate Edges Up in September
Kenyan annual inflation rate increased slightly to 5.97 percent in September of 2015, up from 5.84 percent reported in the previous month and above market expectations. Cost of housing, clothing, furnishings and accommodation pushed the inflation up.
Published on 2015-09-30

Kenyan Inflation Eases in August
Kenya annual inflation rate was reported at 5.84 percent in August, down from 6.62 percent in the previous month, as cost of food decreased.
Published on 2015-09-01

Kenyan Inflation Drops to 6.6% in July
Kenya annual inflation rate was reported at 6.62 percent in July, down from 7.03 percent in the previous month as cost of food eased.
Published on 2015-07-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Increased Slightly in June
Kenyan annual inflation rate rose to 7.03 percent in June of 2015 from 6.87 percent reported in the previous month, mainly due to higher food prices.
Published on 2015-06-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Eases in May
Kenyan annual inflation rate edged down to 6.87 percent in May of 2015, from 7.08 percent reported in the previous month mainly due to declining food cost.
Published on 2015-05-29

Kenya Inflation Rate at 8-Month High in April
Kenyan annual inflation rate rose to 7.08 percent in April of 2015, from 6.31 percent reported in the previous month, mainly due to a jump in food prices.
Published on 2015-04-30

Kenya Inflation Rate at 5-Month High in March
Kenyan annual inflation rate rose to 6.31 percent in March of 2015, from 5.61 percent reported in the previous month mainly due to increase in food cost.
Published on 2015-03-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises Marginally in February
Consumer prices in Kenya advanced 5.61 percent year-on-year in February of 2015 due to higher food cost. It is the first rise in 6 months. In February last year, inflation was 6.86 percent.
Published on 2015-02-27

Kenya Inflation Rate Down to 19-Month Low
Kenyan annual inflation rate slowed to 5.53 percent in January of 2015 from 6.02 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest figure since June of 2013, as transport cost eased due to a fall in oil prices.
Published on 2015-01-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Eases Further in December
Kenya annual inflation rate decreased slightly to 6.02 percent in December of 2014 from 6.09 percent in the previous month, continuing its downward trend for the fourth consecutive month. A year ago, inflation rate was recorded at 7.15 percent.
Published on 2014-12-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Down to 16-Month Low
Kenyan consumer prices continued its downward trend for the third consecutive month. The inflation rate was recorded at 6.09 percent in November of 2014 from 6.43 percent in the previous month. A year ago, inflation rate reached 7.36 percent.
Published on 2014-11-28

Kenya Inflation Rate Edges Down in October
Kenyan annual inflation rate decelerated for the second consecutive month to 6.43 percent, from 6.6 percent recorded in September of 2014 as food, electricity and gas prices slowed.
Published on 2014-11-03

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows Sharply in September
Kenyan annual inflation rate slowed for the first time in six months to 6.6 percent in September of 2014 from 8.36 percent in August, as the effects from last year’s sales tax increase seems to be fading out.
Published on 2014-09-29

Kenya Inflation Rate Up to 2-Year High
Kenyan annual inflation rate accelerated further to 8.36 percent in August of 2014 from 7.67 percent in July. It is the highest rate since June of 2012 due to rising food and electricity prices.
Published on 2014-09-01

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises in July
The Kenyan annual inflation rate accelerated for the fourth straight month to 7.7 percent in July of 2014 from 7.4 percent in the previous month, mostly due to higher prices of food and energy.
Published on 2014-08-01

Kenya Inflation Rate Accelerates Slightly in June
Kenyan annual inflation rate edged up slightly to 7.39 percent in June of 2014 from 7.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2014-06-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Accelerates in May
Kenyan annual inflation accelerated to 7.3 percent in May of 2014 from 6.4 percent in the previous month, mainly due to higher cost of food and transport.
Published on 2014-05-30

Kenyan Inflation Rate Rises Marginally in April
Kenyan annual inflation accelerated to 6.41 percent in April of 2014, slightly up from 6.27 percent in the previous month, but up from 4.14 percent one year ago. Inflationary pressures came mostly from cost of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels.
Published on 2014-04-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Edges Down to 6.27% in March
Kenyan annual inflation rate decelerated for the second consecutive month to 6.27 percent, from 6.86 percent recorded in February of 2014, as food, electricity and gas prices slowed.
Published on 2014-03-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Falls to 6.86% in February
Kenyan annual inflation rate decreased to 6.86 percent in February, slowing from 7.21 percent in the previous month, as Food and Transport prices rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2014-02-28

Kenya Inflation Rate Rises to 7.2% in January
In January of 2014, Kenyan annual inflation rate increased to 7.2 percent, slightly up from 7.15 percent registered in December of 2013.
Published on 2014-01-31

Kenya Inflation Eases to 7.36% in November
In November of 2013, Kenyan annual inflation rate decelerated for the second consecutive month to 7.36 percent, as food and transport prices continue to slowdown.
Published on 2013-12-02

Kenya Inflation Rate Slows to 7.76% in October
In October of 2013, Kenyan annual inflation rate decelerated for the first time in five months to 7.76 percent, mainly due to lower food, housing and transport prices. In the previous month, prices climbed by an annual 8.29 percent, as cost of most commodities rose after a change in sales tax.
Published on 2013-11-05

Kenya Inflation Rate Climbs to 8.29% in September
In September of 2013, Kenyan inflation rate rose for the fourth straight month to 8.29 percent, from 6.67 percent in August, after the government increased the number of items subject to value-added tax.
Published on 2013-09-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Accelerates to 6.7% in August
In August of 2013, Kenyan annual inflation rate increased for the fifth consecutive month to 6.67 percent, from 6.02 percent in July, due to a rise in prices of food and fuel.
Published on 2013-09-02

Kenya Inflation Rate Up to 11-Month High in July
In July of 2013, Kenyan inflation rate accelerated to 6.02 percent, from 4.91 percent in June, as food prices increased due to lower base from last July, when food prices dropped significantly.
Published on 2013-07-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Highest in Nine Months in June
In June of 2013, Kenyan annual inflation rate increased to 4.91 percent from 4.05 percent in May, boosted by higher prices of food, clothes, footwear and restaurants and hotels.
Published on 2013-06-28

Kenya Inflation Rate Down to 4.05% in May
In May of 2013, Kenya's inflation rate eased to 4.05 percent from 4.14 percent a month earlier. Inflation has remained within the government's target of 3-7 percent since August of 2012.
Published on 2013-05-31

Kenya Inflation Rate Steady at 4.14% in April
Kenya's inflation rate remained steady at 4.14 percent in the year to March from 4.11 percent a month earlier.
Published on 2013-04-30

Kenya Inflation Rate Down to 4.11% in March
Kenya's inflation rate inched down to 4.11 percent in the year to March from 4.45 percent a month earlier.
Published on 2013-03-28

Kenya Inflation Rate Up to 4.45% in February
In Kenya, the inflation rate rose for the second month in a row to 4.55 percent in February of 2013, as a result of increase in the average prices of various food items.
Published on 2013-02-28