Kenyans woke up on May 15 to fuel prices that have never been seen before. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced its latest monthly review, and the numbers were stunning: diesel in Nairobi is now priced at Ksh 242.92 per litre, up Ksh 46.29 in a single cycle, while petrol climbed to Ksh…
Kenya’s inflation edged higher in March 2026, reversing two months of easing, as the Central Bank of Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to meet on Wednesday, April 8. The timing could not be more loaded. With global oil prices surging on the back of the Iran-Israel conflict, analysts widely expect the CBK MPC to…
Kenya inflation eased to a six-month low in January 2026, offering cautious relief to households and policymakers as price pressures moderated at the start of the year. The latest data shows inflation holding near the lower end of the Central Bank of Kenya’s preferred target range, even as essential costs continue to weigh heavily on…
