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Latest Central Bank of Kenya news covering interest rates, inflation reports, monetary policy, and banking sector developments.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) formulates monetary policy and regulates the banking sector to maintain price stability. Coverage includes interest rate decisions, inflation reports, exchange rate developments, banking regulations, and financial sector stability measures.

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Kenyan central bank cuts benchmark rate to spur lending to private sector

Kenyan central bank cuts benchmark rate to spur lending to private sector

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Tuesday reduced its benchmark lending rate to 9.75 percent from 10 percent to stimulate lending to the private sector.

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The Standard Business
2 days ago
CBK urges lower lending rates as CBR drops to 9.75pc

CBK urges lower lending rates as CBR drops to 9.75pc

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) expects commercial banks to continue lowering their lending rates following its decision on Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
2 days ago
Kenya to hold talks with IMF in September on new funding

Kenya to hold talks with IMF in September on new funding

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed that Kenya will begin discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
2 days ago
What CBK’s Rate Cut Means for Your Money Market Fund Returns

What CBK’s Rate Cut Means for Your Money Market Fund Returns

CBK has cut the lending rate by 25 basis points.

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Kenyans
2 days ago
CBK cuts lending rate to 9.75pc to spur credit

CBK cuts lending rate to 9.75pc to spur credit

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 9.75 percent, aiming to boost Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
3 days ago
MPs Kick Out CBK Governor After Spotting Major Blunder

MPs Kick Out CBK Governor After Spotting Major Blunder

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge was sent away by MPs after they noticed flaws in his submission.

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Kenyans
7 days ago
Digital Credit Providers in Kenya rises to 126 as CBK licenses extra 41

Digital Credit Providers in Kenya rises to 126 as CBK licenses extra 41

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has granted licenses to an additional 41 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
7 days ago
Over 700 firms seek CBK licence amid crackdown on predatory digital lenders

Over 700 firms seek CBK licence amid crackdown on predatory digital lenders

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) revealed the overwhelming interest as it announced the licensing of an additional 41 firms, bringing the total number of regulated lenders to 126.

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The Standard Business
8 days ago

Video Content

CBK cuts rates for the 6th time to boost credit to private sector
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CBK cuts rates for the 6th time to boost credit to private sector

Citizen TV (Youtube)•1 day ago
Monetary policy committee has lowered the CBK rate for the 6th consecutive time
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Monetary policy committee has lowered the CBK rate for the 6th consecutive time

KTN News (Youtube)•1 day ago
CBK piles more pressure on commercial banks to lower lending rates
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CBK piles more pressure on commercial banks to lower lending rates

NTV Kenya (Youtube)•3 days ago
Cryptocurrency Trade: Why are 31% of Kenyan banks now interested in virtual assets?
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Cryptocurrency Trade: Why are 31% of Kenyan banks now interested in virtual assets?

Citizen TV (Youtube)•7 days ago
Central Bank of Kenya licenses 41 new digital credit providers
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Central Bank of Kenya licenses 41 new digital credit providers

NTV Kenya (Youtube)•8 days ago