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Recent News
MPC lowers the CBR to 10.00 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10.00 percent at its April 8, 2025, meeting. Read more…
read moreIssuance of the Kenyan Green Finance Taxonomy and Climate Risk Disclosure Framework
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (KGFT) and the Climate Risk Disclosure Framework (CRDF) for implementation by the banking sector. The KGFT and CRDF are intended to serve as tools to enable market participants classify...
read moreNext Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting
The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
read moreConsultative Paper and Regulations on Banking Fees Review
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a Consultative Paper proposing a review of commercial bank licence fees to align with international standards and modern banking dynamics. Read the Consultative Paper here… CBK has also issued Draft Banking (Fees)...
read moreCredit Officer Survey Report for December 2024
The Central Bank of Kenya has released the Credit Officer Survey Report for the quarter ended December 2024. The quarterly survey monitors trends in domestic credit market developments and standards in Kenya’s banking industry. Read more…
read moreCEOs Survey of January 2025
In the January 2025 CEOs Survey, firms reported improved optimism in growth prospects for the Kenyan economy in the next 12 months supported by expectations of favourable weather conditions and macroeconomic stability. However, the cost of doing business remains a key...
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