CBK Unveils New Capital Rules for Kenyan Banks Amid Trade Reforms - September 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya is introducing new capital and risk rules for banks deemed critical to the nation's financial stability. The Kenya Revenue Authority is implementing President William Ruto's directive to lower the customs clearance threshold for general consolidated cargo and announced a transition to a Multi-Vendor, User-Owned Seals model for electronic cargo tracking. Approximately 2,000 of the 10,000 affordable housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme remain unoccupied, prompting the government to explore new financing models.