Kenya's Inflation Rate Hits 4.4% in March 2026

In March 2026, Kenya's inflation rate increased to 4.4%, up from 4.3% in February, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). This rise, which represents a 0.5% increase from the previous month compared to a 0.2% rise in February, indicates a faster pace of price increases.

Despite this uptick, the inflation rate remains within the government's medium-term target range of 2.5% to 7.5%. The data suggests that inflationary pressures are still contained, with rising costs in essential categories such as food, transport, and housing continuing to influence the overall price level.

The KNBS data highlights the dominance of essential household spending categories in shaping Kenya's inflation trend. Earlier reports indicated that Kenya's annual inflation was down to 4.4% in January, providing some relief to policymakers and creating potential room for interest rate adjustments by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

The consumer price index reflects the importance of three divisions that account for 57% of the total weight across 13 major expenditure categories.