The Kenya Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report July 2026

Abstract

The Kenya Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for July 2026 presents developments in consumer prices and inflation in Kenya during the reference period. Annual consumer price inflation stood at 6.5 per cent in July 2026, while monthly inflation was 0.2 per cent. The increase in the overall price level was primarily driven by Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Transport, and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels, which recorded annual inflation rates of 9.0 per cent, 15.6 per cent and 3.2 per cent, respectively. The report provides an analysis of changes in the Consumer Price Index across the 13 COICOP divisions, movements in national average retail prices of selected commodities, and the contribution of core and non-core inflation to overall inflation. Core inflation stood at 3.2 per cent, while non-core inflation was 15.0 per cent in July 2026. The report also highlights monthly and annual price movements for selected food, energy, transport and other consumer commodities.