CBK benchmark rate Stories

Kenya’s financial outlook steady amid strong Treasury bill demand and stable shilling - CBK
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Foreign exchange reserves were reported at $10,749 million (Sh1.39 trillion), equivalent to 4.7 months of import cover.

CBK set to monitor county transactions in real time to curb corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

The GDI platform will enhance oversight of public funds by giving CBK the ability to proactively monitor county account balances and transactions on s...

CBK admits it lacks authority to shut illegal county bank accounts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

This loophole has led to a sharp increase in county accounts at commercial banks. A recent report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango revealed t...

Bleak outlook as CBK reveals one in three firms won’t hire in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that 782,300 new jobs were created in 2024, a drop from 848,100 the year before.

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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