Inflation Kenya 2025
Average inflation: 3.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.3%
- Lowest month
- January: 3.3%
- Difference
- 0.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 1 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -1.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.5% lower than the 5-year average of 5.8%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.3% in 2025).
- 5-year average
- 5.8%
- 10-year average
- 5.8%
- All-time high (2023)
- 7.7%
- All-time low (2025)
- 3.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +1.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -3.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.3% 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 €103.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2025
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3% | -3.6 |
| Average | 3.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.