Kenya’s annual inflation rate hit a six-month high of 3.6% in March 2025, up from 3.5% in February. Inflation remains below the central bank’s target of 5% for the ninth month. Consumer prices rose by 0.4% in February compared to 0.3% in January.
In March 2025, Kenya’s annual inflation rate increased to a six-month high of 3.6%, slightly up from 3.5% in February. Despite this rise, inflation continues to stay below the central bank’s target midpoint of 5%, marking the ninth consecutive month within this range. On a monthly scale, consumer prices experienced a 0.4% increase in February, which reflects a modest acceleration compared to the 0.3% rise recorded in January.
The recent data indicates that although Kenya’s inflation rate is on the rise, it remains manageable and within the central bank’s target. The gradual monthly increase in consumer prices suggests a cautious economic environment, highlighting a stable inflation scenario for the time being.
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