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