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June 11, 2025
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World Bank revises Kenya’s 2025 economic growth to 4.5pc from 5pc

World Bank revises Kenya’s 2025 economic growth to 4.5pc from 5pc

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 - The World Bank has lowered Kenya's economic growth for 2025, down from 5 percent predicted about six months ago to 4.5 percent. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The World Bank has revised Kenya’s economic growth forecast for 2025 downward from 5 percent to 4.5 percent, citing global financial challenges and weak private sector performance.

  • Growth forecast for 2026 also reduced to 4.9 percent
  • Key figure: Kamau Thugge, CBK Governor
  • Central Bank of Kenya cut the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 9.75 percent to stimulate economic activity

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Kenya Economic Developments and Banking Expansion

Family Bank opens 96th branch in Coast. CBK reduces lending rates to 9.75pc. World Bank revises Kenya's economic growth to 4.5pc.

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