#kenya: *KENYA'S INFLATION RATE SURGES TO 3.5% IN FEBRUARY FROM 3.3% IN JANUARY, 2025* Kenya's inflation rate rose to 3.5% in February 2025, up from 3.3% in January 2025. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), this increase has been driven by higher prices for food, electricity, and water. It's the fourth consecutive month of rising inflation, reflecting ongoing economic pressures. The inflation rate has been increasing for four consecutive months since November 2024.