Economy

Kenya’s annual inflation rate climbed for the third consecutive month in August 2025, reaching 4.5 percent, up from 4.1 percent in July, according to the latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau...

Kenya  has improved her investment outside the country by around 37%; the investment majorly increased in 2023 from 610 million in 2022 to 832.4 million in 2023 with a year on year...

In the month of June 2025, Kenya’s inflation print was recorded at 3.8%, unchanged from May 2025, and a decline of 80 basis points relative to June 2024. Core inflation was 3.0%...

Kenya’s reliance on imported petroleum products leaves it vulnerable to such global shocks, pushing EPRA to hike prices based on global shifts.

The high subscription is a clear indication of investor confidence in Treasury bonds as safer debt instruments at a time when stock markets are plunging globally.

The Central Bank of Kenya's decision aligns with global trends, where central banks have been lowering interest rates to address inflation and support economic growth.

The rise in Kenya's inflation was largely attributed to the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages category, which surged by 6.6% year-over-year, and the Transport category.