CBK interest rates Stories

Relief for Kenyan consumers as benchmark lending rate expected to be slashed again
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 27, 2024

The projection is pegged on the move by the United States central banking system, the Federal Reserve, to enact the third consecutive interest rate cu...

State's high domestic borrowing draining credit for private sector – World Bank
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The report emphasised the urgency of accelerating structural reforms, particularly in light of Kenya’s fiscal constraints.

KBA announces plans to make borrowing affordable with lower interest rates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Gachora acknowledged that many borrowers continue to face financial strain due to rising living costs.

Kenya Bankers Association urges CBK to lower rates to make loans cheaper
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The KBA noted that inflation has remained low, and the economy is stable, making it an opportune time for the CBK to cut its benchmark rate.

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.

Government interest payments rise to Sh622.5 billion due to high borrowing costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2024

Data from the National Treasury show this raised the total amount the government pays in interest to Sh622.5 billion, compared to Sh533.1 billion in t...

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.

Businesses shut down across Uganda in tax protest
AFP  |  Apr 17, 2024

The week-long action launched by the Federation of Uganda Traders Association has spread from the capital, Kampala.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.