Kenya’s inflation rate rose to 3.6% in March 2025, the highest in six months, while remaining below the central bank’s 5% target for nine months. February saw a 0.4% rise in consumer prices, up from 0.3% in January.
In March 2025, Kenya’s annual inflation rate reached a six-month peak of 3.6%, an increase from the prior month’s rate of 3.5%. Notably, this inflation rate has consistently remained below the central bank’s benchmark target midpoint of 5% for nine consecutive months.
Moreover, consumer prices experienced a monthly increase of 0.4% in February, demonstrating a slight acceleration compared to the 0.3% rise observed in January. These figures indicate stable but upward trends in consumer pricing, which may be closely monitored by economic analysts.
In summary, Kenya is witnessing a gradual increase in inflation, with March 2025 showing a rate of 3.6%, up from 3.5% in February. Despite this uptick, inflation remains within the central bank’s target range. The monthly consumer price increase also reflects persistent pricing pressures in the economy.
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