Kenya Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Kenya's inflation rate was 4.07% in December 2025, down from 4.49% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 4.49%.
Kenya's inflation rate stands at 4.07% as of December 2025. The inflation rate currently sits at 4.07% (down from 4.49% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between -0.17% and 45.98%, and is 0.42% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Kenya ranks #67 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from 4.49% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 4.49%.
What's driving it
Inflation is shaped by energy and food prices, the exchange rate, wage growth and the stance of monetary policy; central banks lift interest rates to cool it and ease when it falls back toward target.
Recent readings
| Period | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4.07% |
| Dec 2024 | 4.49% |
| Dec 2023 | 7.67% |
| Dec 2022 | 7.66% |
| Dec 2021 | 6.11% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.41% |
| Dec 2019 | 5.24% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.69% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Inflation Rate in Kenya Right Now (2026)?
Kenya's inflation rate was 4.07% in December 2025, down from 4.49% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 4.49%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Kenya?
It fell in the latest reading — 4.07% in December 2025 versus 4.49% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is inflation rate?
It measures how fast consumer prices are rising, measured by the consumer price index (CPI).