The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has released “The Kenya Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report” for October 2025.

In the reports, KNBS said prices of several food items recorded mixed movements between September and October 2025.

The prices of maize flour (sifted) and fortified maize flour decreased by 2.3 per cent and 2.2 per cent, respectively, while those of eggs (exotic/kienyenji), kale (sukuma wiki), beans, and sugar dropped by between 0.5 per cent and 1.2 per cent.

In contrast, prices of potatoes (Irish), beef (with bones), tomatoes, and oranges increased by 1.6 per cent, 0.5 per cent, 1.2 per cent, and 4.2 per cent, respectively.

The notable increase in the price of oranges was the highest among the items monitored during the period.

KNBS Changes in Transport 

During the period between September and October 2025, prices of transport-related items showed mixed trends.

The cost of international flights declined by 0.6 per cent, while prices of petrol and diesel remained unchanged. In contrast, country bus and matatu fares for travel between towns increased by 1.4 per cent.

Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other Fuels

Between September and October 2025, the price of gas (LPG) decreased by 0.6 per cent, while electricity charges rose during the period.

Specifically, the cost of 200 kWh increased by 3.0 per cent, and that of 50 kWh rose by 3.3 per cent.

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Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco, and Narcotics

Between September and October 2025, prices of selected non-food items registered increases.

The price of spirits rose by 0.1 per cent, while cigarettes recorded a 0.4 per cent increase.

Clothing and Footwear

Between September and October 2025, clothing prices exhibited mixed movements.

The prices of men’s suits and girls’ school uniforms declined marginally by 0.1 per cent each.

In contrast, the price of men’s coats increased significantly by 4.6 per cent, while men’s shirts recorded a modest rise of 0.3 per cent over the same period.

Furnishings, Household Equipment, and Routine Household Maintenance

Between September and October 2025, prices of cleaning products showed slight variations.

The price of detergents declined by 0.3 per cent, while laundry soap (bar soap) recorded a modest increase of 0.2 per cent during the month.

Health

Between September and October 2025, prices of health-related items and services recorded mixed trends.

Charges for general practitioner services and high blood pressure apparatus declined slightly by 0.1 per cent and 0.2 per cent, respectively.

On the other hand, inpatient fees for room, bed, rehabilitation, and other hospital charges increased by 1.0 per cent, while the price of fever and pain relief medication, such as paracetamol, rose by 0.6 per cent.

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Information and Communication

Between September and October 2025, prices of communication and electronic items exhibited slight movements.

The prices of mobile handsets (basic and smartphones) and computers (laptops) declined marginally by 0.1 per cent and 0.2 per cent, respectively.

In contrast, television subscription fees for private providers increased by 0.3 per cent during the same period

Education, Recreation, Sport, and Culture

Between September and October 2025, the cost of tour and honeymoon packages declined slightly by 0.1 per cent, while prices of foodstuffs for pets increased notably by 1.2 per cent.

Additionally, the prices of exercise books and secondary school textbooks rose modestly by 0.3 per cent and 0.2 per cent, respectively.

The price of education services remained constant in October 2025.

Restaurants and Accommodation Service

Between September and October 2025, prices of prepared food from cafés and takeaways rose by 0.2 per cent, while food from canteens and kiosks increased marginally by 0.1 per cent.

Hotel and restaurant prepared foods registered a relatively higher rise of 0.5 per cent during the same period.

Insurance, Personal Care, Social Protection

The price of insurance and financial services remained constant in October 2025.

Between September and October 2025, the prices of toilet soap and body lotion declined by 0.3 per cent and 0.1 per cent, respectively.

In contrast, toothpaste and mouthwash prices rose by 0.3 per cent, hairdressing services increased by 0.2 per cent, while toilet paper and tissue paper recorded the highest increase of 1.5 per cent during the month.

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KNBS has released the commodities whose prices increased and decreased in October 2025. PHOTO/KNBS.