Kenya's Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key indicator of inflation and cost of living, recorded a continuous increase between July 2025 and July 2026. The Kenya Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report released on July 31, 2026, shows the index rose from 145.7 to 155.2 over the course of the year.

Monthly CPI Progression

  • July 2025: 145.7
  • August 2025: 146.2
  • September 2025: 146.5
  • November 2025: 147.0
  • December 2025: 148.0
  • January 2026: 148.9
  • February 2026: 149.2
  • March 2026: 150.0
  • April 2026: 152.1
  • May 2026: 154.5
  • June 2026: 154.9
  • July 2026: 155.2

The CPI measures price changes in a basket of goods and services commonly consumed by Kenyan households, reflecting inflationary trends and shifts in living expenses.

The steady rise over the year underscores persistent inflationary pressures impacting everyday costs for Kenyan consumers.