Central Bank of Kenya

CBK Retires Worn Coins as Part of Ongoing Currency Renewal Drive

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is moving to clean up the physical currency in circulation by retiring large volumes…

7 months ago

World Bank Withholds KSh96.9 Billion Loan, Demands Sweeping Reforms from Kenya

The World Bank has withheld a KSh96.9 billion ($750 million) budget support loan to Kenya, pending the enactment of key…

9 months ago

CBK Launches Second Bond Buyback as Treasury Moves to Ease Kenya’s Debt Burden

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has launched a second bond buyback program aimed at reducing pressure from looming domestic…

9 months ago

CBK Tightens Rules to Boost Confidence in Credit Guarantee Sector

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled draft regulations that could transform Kenya’s credit guarantee industry by strengthening its…

10 months ago

Kenyans Trapped in Debt Spiral as Reliance on Shylocks and Digital Lenders Surges

Kenyans are increasingly turning to unregulated lenders and shylocks as the cost of living rises and access to bank credit…

10 months ago

Kenya, UK Treasury Launch Risk-Based Supervision to Exit FATF Grey List

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has partnered with the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Treasury to establish and operationalize a…

11 months ago

CBK Seeks Public Input on New Rules for Non-Deposit Taking Credit Providers

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has called on the public to submit comments on the draft Central Bank of…

12 months ago

Kenya’s Bond Market Reform Sparks Concerns Over Investor Access

Kenya is planning a significant overhaul of its bond issuance framework that could reshape how government securities are bought and…

12 months ago

CBK Licenses 41 More Digital Credit Providers, Total Now at 126

NAIROBI, June 5, 2025 — The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 41 additional Digital Credit…

1 year ago

CBK Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge Named Central Bank Governor of the Year

Dr. Kamau Thugge, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year by…

2 years ago