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February 9, 2026
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CBK faces tough balancing act on loan costs ahead of 2027 polls

CBK faces tough balancing act on loan costs ahead of 2027 polls

CBK faces a high-stakes decision on interest rates on Tuesday, caught between a cooling economy, a massive government borrowing plan, and mounting pressure to deliver affordable credit...

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is set to make a critical decision on interest rates, navigating a complex economic landscape ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

  • The CBK's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday.
  • This follows a 25 basis point cut to the Central Bank Rate (CBR), lowering it to 9.00 per cent in December 2025.
  • The CBK faces pressure from a cooling economy, significant government borrowing, and political calls for affordable credit.

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