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2026.08.3110:10:16UTC+00Kenya’s Inflation Edges Up to 6.6% in August, Narrowly Above July Reading

Kenya’s consumer price inflation inched higher in August 2026, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 6.60%, up from 6.50% in July 2026. The latest figures, updated on 31 August 2026, indicate a modest acceleration in price growth compared with the same month a year earlier.

Both the July and August readings are based on annual comparisons, measuring how prices changed relative to the corresponding months in the previous year. While the uptick from 6.50% to 6.60% is slight, it suggests that inflationary pressures remain persistent in Kenya as the country progresses through the second half of 2026. Investors, consumers, and policymakers will be watching upcoming data closely to assess whether this marks the start of a renewed upward trend or a temporary fluctuation in price dynamics.

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