Kenya’s Inflation Hits 3.5%: Food and Transport Turn Up the Heat!

28 February 2025

Kenya’s inflation just got a little spicier in February 2025, climbing to 3.5% from January’s 3.3%, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The main culprits? Food and transport. The Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages category went up by 6.4%, while transport inched up by 0.7%. So, if your grocery bill or your matatu fare felt heavier on the pocket, now you know why.