Kenya could face increased pressure on energy and transport costs after global oil prices rose sharply amid fears of disruptions to oil supplies. According to the latest Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) weekly bulletin, Murban crude oil rose to approximately Ksh10,969 per barrel on August 20, 2026, up from about Ksh10,257 per barrel on August
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has identified weather conditions, transport costs, and distance to market or product availability as key factors influencing food prices in Kenya. The findings come from the CBK Agriculture Sector Survey for July 2026, which assessed food prices, price expectations, agricultural output, acreage, production conditions and access to credit among
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained Kenya’s Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75% as the country’s economy continues to show signs of growth. The committee made the decision during its meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The move comes as Kenya continues to manage inflation pressures, rising food prices and uncertainty linked to global
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