Kenya’s Inflation Rises to 6.7pc in May on Food, Transport and Fuel Costs

Kenya Inflation Climbs to 6.7% in May, Highest Since January 2024

Kenya’s annual inflation rate climbed to 6.7% in May 2026, up from 5.6% in April, pushed by rising fuel costs, a collapse in vegetable supply, and persistent pressure on household essentials. The reading marks the highest rate since January 2024 and places inflation near the upper limit of the Central Bank of Kenya’s preferred band [...] The post Kenya Inflation Climbs to 6.7% in May, Highest Since January 2024 appeared first on Khusoko - Your G…

Inflation in Kenya Surges to 6.7% in May Amid Global Energy Costs

Inflation in the month of May 2026 edged up to 6.7% from 5.6% in April, pushed up by rising global fuel prices. the highest levels last seen in January 2024. This inflation trend has now brought into sharp focus, the next monetary policy committee meeting by the Central Bank of Kenya(CBK), scheduled to take place […]

Kenya’s inflation rises to 6.7pc in May on food, transport and fuel costs

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – Kenya’s annual inflation rose to 6.7 percent in May 2026, up from 5.6 percent in April 2024, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The increase was driven by higher prices of food, transport and fuel, as captured in the latest Consumer Price Index report. KNBS data shows the price increase was primarily driven by a rise in prices of items in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (9.4%); Transport (1…

Kenya’s inflation rises to 6.7% in May amid fuel price hikes

Nigeria’s inflation rate accelerated to 6.7% in May 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase and the highest level recorded in more than two years, amid rising fuel prices and mounting transport costs.  The post Kenya’s inflation rises to 6.7% in May amid fuel price hikes appeared first on Nairametrics.