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
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Kenya has retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 percent following its meeting held on April 8, 2026. In a press release, the Committee said the decision aims to keep inflation expectations anchored and maintain exchange rate stability. It noted that the current policy