The Kenyan shilling ended the week weaker against the US dollar as rising oil prices and…
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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…
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…
Court Clears Way for Nairobi County to Resume Financial Operations
The High Court has directed the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to restore Nairobi County’s banking…
New Law Gives CBK Powers to Rescue Systemically Important Banks During Financial Crises
Kenya has enacted a new law strengthening the Central Bank of Kenya’s crisis response powers. The…