The latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that electricity and several key food items recorded price increases between September and October 2025. Despite these fluctuations, Kenya’s overall inflation rate remained steady at 4.6%.
According to the report, the cost of electricity for 200 kWh consumption rose from Ksh5,597 in September to Ksh5,764 in October, while 50 kWh consumption increased from Ksh1,274 to Ksh1,315.
Food prices displayed mixed trends during the period. KNBS highlighted seven food commodities that saw notable increases Irish potatoes, beef (with bones), tomatoes, oranges, mangoes, onions, and cabbages.
Among these, oranges recorded the highest increase at 4.2%, rising from Ksh110.84 to Ksh115.54. Prices of Irish potatoes went up by 1.6%, beef by 0.5%, tomatoes by 1.2%, mangoes by 3.8%, onions by 1.4%, and cabbages by 0.9%.
On the other hand, maize flour (sifted) and fortified maize flour prices decreased by 2.3% and 2.2%, respectively. Other food items that recorded slight drops included eggs, kale (sukuma wiki), beans, and sugar, which declined by between 0.5% and 1.2%.
Transport costs also shifted. International flight fares fell by 0.6%, while petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged. However, matatu and country bus fares for inter-town travel increased by 1.4%.
Non-food items experienced slight price movements. Spirits rose by 0.1%, cigarettes by 0.4%, and television subscription fees by 0.3%. Meanwhile, mobile handsets and laptops dropped marginally in price.
The report further noted that education, insurance, and financial service costs remained unchanged during the review period.
Despite these shifts, KNBS emphasized that the overall inflation rate remained stable at 4.6%, signaling a relatively balanced economic environment.
