Inflation Kenya 2010
Average inflation: 3.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 5.2%. The lowest inflation was in August at 3.2%.
- Highest month
- February: 5.2%
- Lowest month
- August: 3.2%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 11 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.8% in 2010).
- 5-year average
- 3.8%
- 10-year average
- 3.8%
- All-time high (2010)
- 3.8%
- All-time low (2010)
- 3.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| February | 5.2% |
| March | 4.0% |
| April | 3.7% |
| May | 3.9% |
| June | 3.5% |
| July | 3.6% |
| August | 3.2% |
| September | 3.2% |
| October | 3.2% |
| November | 3.8% |
| December | 4.5% |
| Average | 3.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.