Investors Snap Up KSh70.86 Billion in CBK Bond Auction as 30-Year Paper Attracts Strong Demand

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised KSh70.86 billion from its first Treasury bond auction…

CBK Plans Digital System to Make Switching Bank Loans Cheaper for Kenyans

Kenyan borrowers could soon find it easier and cheaper to transfer existing loans from one bank…

Rising Oil Prices and Dollar Strength Put Kenyan Shilling Under Pressure

The Kenyan shilling ended the week weaker against the US dollar as rising oil prices and…

CBK Reopens Sh50 Billion Treasury Bonds to Support Government Budget

The Central Bank of Kenya has reopened two long-term Treasury bonds as the government seeks Sh50…

Shilling Holds Near KSh130 as Inflation and CBK Rate Decision Take Centre Stage

The Kenya shilling has remained relatively stable against the US dollar, but rising inflation is putting…

Digital Lenders Granted 29 More Licences as CBK Tightens Oversight

Kenya’s digital credit market has expanded to 281 licensed providers, as the Central Bank of Kenya…

KBA Seeks Changes to Banking Law as Dispute Over Loan Rate Increases Continues

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is seeking changes to the Banking Act that would give the…

Mobile Money Subscriptions Rise as Registered Agent Network Shrinks

Kenya’s mobile money market recorded contrasting movements in the three months to June 2026. While mobile…

Stable Inflation and Lower Lending Rates Reduce Pressure for CBK Rate Change

Kenya’s monetary policymakers are facing little pressure to adjust interest rates. Inflation remains within the target…

Digital Lenders top Consumer Complaint List despite CBK Oversight

Consumer complaints against digital lenders surged sharply over the past year. The platforms accounted for the…