REVEALED: Why Some Commodities Retail Prices Have Risen
According to the most recent inflation data, Kenyan customers are paying more for a wide range of vital services and items, with men’s jackets leading the list of price increases.
Between February 2025 and February 2026, the retail price of a man’s coat increased by 2.7%, the most among the studied commodities.
Household hygiene items were also hit, with dishwashing paste and liquids rising by 1.6%, followed by a 1.4% increase in toilet paper and tissue prices.
Beyond the supermarket aisles, the cost of personal care and professional services is also rising.
Miraa costs rose 1.3%, while tailoring services and toilet soap rose 0.9%.
The healthcare industry was not immune, with general practitioner fees rising by 0.7% and necessary drugs for cholesterol and blood pressure rising by 0.4%.
Even the insurance and service industries saw increases, with medical and motor vehicle insurance up 0.2% and hairdressing services up 0.1%.
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While these individual percentages may appear insignificant, their combined impact adds another layer of financial burden to Kenyans’ daily lives as they navigate an increasingly expensive retail environment.
Prices for various commodities are gathered from select retail shops located in 50 data collection zones.
Out of the 50 data collection zones, 14 are in Nairobi County and 36 are in other urban areas.
According to KNBS, Nairobi zones include outlets in low-, middle-, and high-income districts.
REVEALED: Why Some Commodities Retail Prices Have Risen
