Fuel price hikes push Kenya’s inflation to 40-month high of 7.3pc
Inflation hit 7.3 per cent in October from 6.8 per cent in the previous month.
Kenya's inflation rate increased to 7.3 percent in October 2026, compared to 6.8 percent in September, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This rise was due to higher costs of fresh produce, processed foods, and transport, as stated in the CBK's Weekly Bulletin on Recent Monetary and Financial Developments dated October 30.
Both core and non-core inflation increased in October. Non-core inflation, which includes more volatile items like food and energy, rose to 15.1 percent in October, up from 14 percent in September. The rise in non-core inflation was mainly attributed to higher prices for selected fresh farm produce. Core inflation also increased slightly, to 4.3 percent from 4 percent in September, driven by higher prices for select processed food items and transport costs.
The increase in pump prices was linked to higher international oil prices. The CBK noted that these factors contributed to higher inflation, affecting the overall cost of living for consumers.
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