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Draft CBK Prudential Guidelines, Risk Management Guidelines, Guidance Notes, and Framework for Domestic Systemically Important Banks
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued revised draft CBK Prudential Guidelines, Risk Management Guidelines, Guidance Notes and a Framework for Domestic Systemically Important Banks for review and comments from the public. Read the Public Notice here… Read the...
read moreNext MPC Meeting
The next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
read moreCredit Officer Survey Report for June 2026
The Central Bank of Kenya has released the Credit Officer Survey Report for the quarter ended June 2026. The quarterly survey monitors trends in domestic credit market developments and standards in Kenya’s banking industry. Read more...
read moreRegistration for 2026 Annual Meetings of AACB
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB) will be hosted by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) from September 13 – 18, 2026, at the Central Bank of Kenya - Institute of Monetary Studies (CBK-IMS) in Nairobi, Kenya. The annual meetings...
read moreCEOs Survey of July 2026
In the July 2026 CEOs Survey, respondents noted that despite heightened global risks, firms remain optimistic about Kenya’s growth prospects over the next 12 months. This outlook is supported by stable business activity, improved access to credit, and broad adoption...
read moreAgriculture Sector Survey of July 2026
In the July 2026 Agriculture Survey, respondents reported that monthly food price changes were less pronounced compared to June. Read more…
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