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Kenyan bank chief executives anticipate an increase in private sector lending following a recent interest rate cut by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). According to the CBK’s Market Perceptions Survey, this optimism is attributed to a stable macroeconomic environment and low inflation. Similarly, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya reported a significant increase in lending to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), attributing it to an improving economy, easing inflation, and lower interest rates. However, the same CBK survey revealed that seven in ten CEOs expect the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to negatively impact their businesses. CEOs anticipate AGOA's expiry will lead to increased import costs and reduced export volumes.
A recent Central Bank of Kenya Market Perceptions Survey reveals that seven in ten CEOs expect the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to negatively impact their businesses, leading to increased import costs and reduced export volumes.
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Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya reports a significant increase in lending to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), attributed to an improving economy, easing inflation, and lower interest rates. This positive shift is seen as a sign of renewed business confidence in Kenya.
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Kenyan bank chief executives anticipate an increase in private sector lending following the Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) recent interest rate cut. This optimistic outlook is attributed to a stable macroeconomic environment and low inflation, as revealed by the CBK’s Market Perceptions Survey.
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