Core and Non-Core Inflation Measures in Kenya

Abstract

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS produces Consumer Price Indices (CPI) and publishes headline inflation. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which is one of the main users of CPI data, uses inflation data as a measure for assessing achievement its primary objective of ensuring stability in general level of prices of goods and services in the economy. Price stability promotes long-term planning, investment and economic growth.