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October 1, 2026
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CBK Plans New System to Make Bank and Mobile Transfers Cheaper

CBK Plans New System to Make Bank and Mobile Transfers Cheaper

This comes at a time when local banks and mobile payment platforms are competing to adjust transaction fees...

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is planning a national payment switch to significantly lower the cost of money transfers between banks, mobile money platforms, and other payment providers. This initiative is part of a proposed overhaul aimed at creating a more integrated and cost-effective payment system by August 2026.

  • The goal is to enable instant payments across different platforms, addressing high transaction costs and fragmentation.
  • Key players include the Treasury and the CBK, working to integrate the wider payment ecosystem.
  • The draft policy also proposes introducing open API standards and requiring common messaging standards for improved interoperability.

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