CBK benchmark rate Stories

CBK proposes new license fee structure for banks
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 11, 2025

In the first year of implementation, CBK plans to set the rate at 0.6 per cent.

Relief for borrowers as Kenyan banks reduce lending rates after CBK push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

This change comes in response to pressure from the banking regulator, signalling a potential shift in the lending landscape.

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