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CBK cuts interest rate and cash reserve ratio to stimulate lending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2025

The bank has pledged to monitor the impact of these policy changes closely and take further action if necessary.

From Gen Z protests to shilling's performance: What shaped Kenya in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 31, 2024

The year 2024 experienced a series of interest rate hikes on loans, a crucial go-to remedy by households in times of constrained disposable incomes su...

High loan interest rates push more Kenyans to local credit arrangements
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 29, 2024

Experts argue that the venture is often appealing because it typically comes with lower or no interest rates compared to formal loans from banks.

What benchmark US Fed rate cut means for Kenya's economy and consumers
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 19, 2024

Apex banks globally use the interest rates as either a gas pedal or a brake on the economy when needed.

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