Kenya’s inflation rate rose to 6.7% in May 2026, up from 5.6% in April 2026, according to the latest inflation highlights released by the Central Bank of Kenya in collaboration with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The increase reflects sharp price movements in food, transport, and fuel-related commodities, even as some household costs recorded
Commodity prices declined in the week ending May 28, 2026, amid reports of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks. This is according to the weekly Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) report published on Friday , May 29. International oil prices fell, with murban crude decreasing to USD 88.48 per barrel on May 28 from USD 97.51