Inflation calculator Kenya
Prices rise over time, so a shilling buys less each year. Enter an amount and a year to see what it equals today.
The latest 12-month inflation rate is 7.32%, for the month starting 1 October 2026.
How it's calculated
- The calculator takes the 12-month inflation rate for the same month in each year from the year you chose to today.
- It multiplies the amount by 1 plus each rate in turn. The result is the amount in today's shillings.
An example
With inflation of 6.76% in the 12 months to September 2026, KSh 1,000 from September 2025 equals KSh 1,067.60.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the rates come from?
From the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The Central Bank of Kenya publishes the series on its website.
Why does the result differ from other calculators?
This one chains the published rates, which are rounded to two decimals. A calculator that uses the CPI index directly can give a slightly different result.
How far back can I go?
To 2004, because the series starts in January 2005.
Key terms
- 12-month inflation
- How much prices rose compared with the same month a year earlier.
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12-month overall inflation: updated , with the latest figure from Central Bank of Kenya.
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