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December 11, 2025
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CBK Issues Update on Changes in All Bank Loans

CBK Issues Update on Changes in All Bank Loans

This comes three months after the regulator officially adopted the risk-based loan pricing model in a move aimed at enhancing transparency by banks in lending...

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has updated on the adoption of the risk-based loan pricing model, revealing that nearly half of all banks still use the old interest rate reference. This comes three months after the regulator officially adopted the new model to enhance transparency in lending.

  • 48% of banks in Kenya are still using the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to determine loan rates.
  • Only 18% of banks have adopted the new Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average (KESONIA) model.
  • The CBK Governor confirmed that all 37 banks have submitted their risk-based loan pricing formulas, despite varied adoption rates.
  • The new formula calculates the lending rate as KESONIA plus a premium ("K"), covering lending costs, shareholder returns, and the borrower’s risk profile.

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