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Kenya Inflation Rises Ahead of CBK MPC Meeting

Kenya CBK MPC April 2026: Oil Shock and Rising Inflation Cloud Rate Decision

Blockmara Staff2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

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 Rate Drops to 6-Month Low as Ahead of CBK Policy Meeting

Blockmara Staff4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

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…