Kenya’s overall inflation stood at 4.1 per cent in July 2025, according to the Central Bank of Kenya. Core inflation was at 3.1 per cent, driven by sharp increases in the prices of cigarettes (24.4 per cent), sifted maize flour (22.3 per cent), and sugar (13.6 per cent).
Other notable rises included cooking oil (5.0 per cent), while milk (1.8 per cent) and beans (1.0 per cent) recorded slight increases.
Non-core inflation stood higher at 7.2 per cent, with steep hikes in tomato prices (20.3 per cent) and loose maize grain (18.4 per cent).
Electricity (50 kilowatts) rose by 2.1 per cent, diesel by 0.2 per cent, while petrol and electricity (200 kilowatts) saw slight declines.
Core inflation is the rate at which the prices of goods and services are rising, excluding food and fuel.
Non-core inflation is the overall rate at which prices are rising, including all items, such as food and fuel.
