CBK: Licensing of crypto service providers to begin after new regulations are issued

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced that the licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) will commence only after new regulations under the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025 are issued. This clarification follows the act's gazetting on October 21 and effectiveness from November 4, bringing Kenya's digital asset market under statutory regulation.

Diaspora remittances hit Sh56.6bn in October — CBK

Sri Lanka earns $2.66bn from tourism in 1st 10 months of 2025

Sri Lanka has generated substantial revenue from tourism in the first ten months of 2025, with earnings totaling $2.66 billion. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous year, indicating a strong recovery and growth in the nation's tourism sector.

Augusto & Co urges CBK to make banks disclose average loan risk premiums

Agriculture sector borrowing balloons to Sh167.7 billion

Lending to Kenya's agriculture sector has significantly increased, reaching Sh167.7 billion in September 2025, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This substantial rise from Sh141.9 billion in September 2023 indicates a positive trend in agricultural financing.

Law firm contests CBK plan to store national gold reserves in the UK

A Nairobi-based law firm, Dahir, Affey & Associates LLP, has formally expressed alarm to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regarding a proposal to store a portion of Kenya's national gold reserves with the Bank of England, citing risks to economic sovereignty.