Central Bank of Kenya Stories

Most Kenyan employers to freeze hiring in 2025 despite economic optimism – CBK survey
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 26, 2025

Notably, the gloomy employment outlook is against the backdrop of recent reports of recovery in the country’s macroeconomic environment and declining...

SRC controversy casts shadow over Moturi's Central Bank board nomination
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Moturi, a banking and finance expert with a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance, defended her time at the SRC, where she served as a commissioner.

Banks face additional reporting rules as sector moves to spur green credit growth
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 25, 2025

The push seeks to disclose data under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, steered by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA)...

CBK, commercial banks disagree over benchmark for determining lending rates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The banks argue that after interest rate caps were introduced on interbank lending, the use of this rate as a base would be more responsive to market...

Kenyan shilling rebounds with 14 per cent year-on-year gain in Q1, 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 19, 2025

In real figure terms, the 14 per cent gain during the quarter means importers in the country were spending Sh14 less to buy a dollar for importation c...

CBK ends 10-year banking licence ban, sets Sh10bn capital threshold
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

Following the lifting of the moratorium, CBK said all new entrants will be expected to demonstrate their ability to meet the new minimum capital thres...

Diaspora remittances record slower growth as Kenyans send home Sh159.5 billion in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that February recorded the slowest increase in remittance flows for the quarter, compared to the other...

Banks face daily fines for non-compliance with CBK lending rate cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The CBK is determined to ensure that the reductions in the central bank rate benefit the broader economy, particularly in the private sector.

Kenya not likely to attain debt sustainability until after 2029 – Treasury
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 26, 2025

CBK data shows Kenya's public debt hit Sh10.027 trillion in the last week of June 2023, effectively breaching the then statutory debt ceiling which wa...

Banks face crackdown as CBK pushes for lower lending rates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge revealed that the regulator has initiated onsite inspections to ensure banks reduce their lending rates in line with the low...

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.

Remittances by Kenyans in diaspora reduce by Sh2.3 billion in January as US remains largest source
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 15, 2025

With the shilling constantly trading at an average of 129, it arguably means diaspora Kenyans are left in a tight spot while deciding whether to send...

CBK projects cheaper fuel in 2025 will ease burden on businesses, households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Transport costs could reduce significantly, benefitting public service vehicles, ride-hailing services, and private motorists.

Central Bank pressures 13 banks to meet Sh10 billion core capital requirement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

The move follows amendments to financial sector laws late last year when the President signed the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill into law.

Central Bank of Kenya warns of hefty fines for banks will not reduce lending rates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

This announcement follows the CBK's latest reduction of its benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 10.75 per cent from 11.25 per ce...

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.

Relief for Kenyan workers as KRA lowers fringe benefits tax to 13 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The adjustment reflects KRA’s efforts to align with CBK’s monetary policy and pass on the benefits of lower market interest rates to taxpayers.

Insurance withdrawals hit Sh13 billion as economic struggles among Kenyans deepen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The survey, published in December 2024, found that nearly half of insurance customers (44.1 per cent) skipped premium payments.

Sh48.5 billion lying idle in county funds CBK account despite cash crunch in devolved governments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In particular, Kisii County has Sh3.46 billion sitting unused in its CRF account, with only about Sh6.8 million in its development fund.

Analysis: Kenyan shilling marks first year-on-year gain in four years in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 01, 2025

As Kenya moves to 2025, the recovery of the shilling remains a key indicator of the country's economic health.

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