Kenya’s annual inflation rate increased to 4.5 percent in August, up from 4.1 percent in July, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). This rise was primarily driven by higher prices in food, transport, and alcoholic beverages.

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages saw an 8.3 percent year-on-year increase.
• The Consumer Price Index rose from 145.74 in July to 146.21 in August.
• Despite a slight drop in petrol prices, overall transport costs were up 4.4 percent compared to August 2024.