Inflation Rate in Kenya
Inflation drops to lowest level since May 2022 in April
Inflation came in at 7.9% in April, which was down from March’s 9.2%. April’s figure represented the weakest inflation rate since May 2022. The softer rise was largely driven by more moderate rises in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport and clothing.
The trend pointed up slightly, with annual average inflation coming in at 8.7% in April (March: 8.6%).
Lastly, consumer prices rose 0.50% in April over the previous month, below March’s 0.81% increase. April’s result marked the weakest reading since January.
Kenya Inflation Rate Chart
This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Kenya from 2013 to 2022.
Kenya Inflation Rate Data
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 8.0 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.1 |