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The Central Bank of Kenya was established in 1966 through an Act of Parliament - the Central Bank of Kenya Act of 1966. The establishment of the Bank was a direct result of the desire among the three East African states to have independent monetary and financial policies.
The Central Bank of Kenya Act of 1966 set out objectives and functions and gave the Central Bank limited autonomy. Since the amendment of the Central Bank of Kenya Act in April 1997, the Central Bank operations have been restructured to conform with ongoing economic reforms. There is now greater monetary autonomy.

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CBK calls for development of stronger capacity for future growth


25th August 2010


The Governor, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, has called for development of stronger capacity for future growth. He said this can be achieved by solving the binding constraints to growth. The Governor said this during the 1st Annual International Business and Management (AIBUMA) 2010 Conference while delivering his keynote address on the innovative strategies adopted by African countries in coping with the recent global economic recession.

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First Monetary Policy Forum


12th August 2010

The Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u has emphasized on the importance of understanding how finance supports private sector activities and the need to sensitize the public on the range of financial services. He said this during the First Monetary Policy Forum, held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies on 10th August 2010. The Forum brought together key stakeholders to discuss monetary policy issues, banking sector developments, financing of private sector activities and development of public awareness on financial services.

Issuance of Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering Law


10th August 2010

Following the operationalisation of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009 on 28th June 2010, the Central Bank has today issued Guidance Note No.1 of 2010 to guide institutions licensed under the Banking Act on various anti-money laundering related issues.

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Infrastructure Bond Advertisement


06th August 2010

The Central Bank of Kenya as a fiscal agent for the Republic of Kenya invites bids for the 9 year Infrastructure bond - IFB 2/ 2010/ 9 - whose terms are as follows

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Rolling-out of Credit Information Sharing for the Banking Sector


13th July 2010

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has today announced the formal roll out of the Credit Information Sharing of the banking sector with effect from the 31st July 2010. This follows the operationalization of the Banking (Credit Reference Bureau), 2008 Regulations on 2nd February 2009 and the licensing of the first Credit Reference Bureau in February in 2010.

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Press Release
Banking Circular No.3
KBA Data Specification Document
KBA Data Standards Manual

 

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KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS

Indicative Exchange Rates for  02-September-2010
Posted daily at 10 00 HRS EAT : : 07 00 HRS GMT
CURRENCYMEAN
USD 80.7689
GBP 124.4853
EUR 103.3802
ZAR 11.0525
UGX 27.9812
TZS 18.8811
 
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INFLATION RATES(%)
Overall
12 - Month 3.6 July 2010
Annual average inflation for May at 5.85 per cent

The annual inflation rate is the change in the CPI in the current month relative to the index for the same month in the previous year.
INTEREST RATES(%)
Central Bank Rate 6.00 28 July 2010
T-Bills (91) 2.202 30 Aug 2010
T-Bills (182) 2.150 23 Aug 2010
T-Bills (364) 3.000 16 Aug 2010
Interbank Rate 1.5879

01 Sept 2010
REPO 1.843 30 Aug 2010
Horizontal REPO 2.463* 27 Aug 2010
* Prevailing HRT weekly weighted average rate
COMMERCIAL BANK RATES(%)
Lending Rate 14.29 July 2010
Savings Rate 1.55 July 2010
Deposit Rate 3.85 July 2010
Overdraft Rate 14.03 July 2010

 

The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXII - No. 57