What is your salary really worth?

See how much purchasing power your salary loses to inflation over time.

Current monthly salary (Ksh)

Ksh

Years ahead (1–20)

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Ksh 73,000

is what Ksh 100,000 in savings is worth after 5 years at 6.3% inflation — a Ksh 27,000 silent loss.

KNBS CPI data, 2025 average

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Ksh 9,900

extra earned over 3 years by moving Ksh 50,000 from a bank (3.23%) to an MMF (~9.1%) — same money, right vehicle.

Assumed from the live CBK 91-day bill, via Mwangaza Yield

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