Check Kenya's inflation rate (CPI) and other official statistics
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Download the latest figures free from knbs.or.ke: the Consumer Price Index and inflation rate come out every month. For data that isn't published, email datarequest@knbs.or.ke or write to the Director General; KNBS aims to respond within 10 working days, free.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- Data requests: within 10 working days
- Where
- Online at knbs.or.ke, by email to datarequest@knbs.or.ke, or at the KNBS Library, Real Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
Steps
- Go to knbs.or.ke and download the publication you need (CPI and inflation, GDP, Economic Survey, Statistical Abstract, census reports). Soft copies are free.
- If the data isn't published, send a request: email datarequest@knbs.or.ke, use the online data request form, or write to the Director General.
- For printed copies, register with the KNBS Library (Real Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi), open weekdays 9.00am to 4.30pm. Hard copies are paid for.
Watch out
- The inflation rate changes every month, so check the latest monthly CPI release rather than an old figure.
- Downloads are free, but printed copies cost money as per the KNBS publications catalogue.
Who can apply
- Anyone. KNBS publishes official statistics for public use.
Official sources (4)
- Kenya National Bureau of Statistics knbs.or.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- CPI and Inflation Rates knbs.or.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- KNBS Service Delivery Charter knbs.or.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Citizens' Service Delivery Charter knbs.or.ke · read 3 Oct 2026