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The Central Bank of Kenya staff successfully hiked Mount Kilimanjaro on June 4-11, 2017, to raise funds in support of St. Kizito’s School for the Deaf, Litein.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) celebrated its 50 years of existence and service to the nation of Kenya in September 2016. These celebrations entailed the CBK’s involvement in a number of activities.

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Kenya Financial Sector Stability Report 2023

The CBK jointly with domestic financial Sector regulators has released the Financial Sector Stability Report 2023 dated September 2024. The report covers global and domestic developments and risks to Kenya’s financial sector during January- 2023 to June 2024. The...

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Agriculture Sector Survey of September 2024

The agriculture sector continues to play a critical role in Kenya’s economy accounting for about 20 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The sector also employs over 40 percent of the total population and more than 70 percent of the rural populace.... Read the...

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Key New CBK Indicative Exchange Rates
US DOLLAR 129.7568
STG POUND 164.6549
EURO 136.5561
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Posted On: 02-12-2024
Key Rates
Central Bank Rate 12.00% 08/10/2024
Inter-Bank Rate 11.90% 02/12/2024
CBK Discount Window 15.00% 08/10/2024
91-Day T-Bill 11.250% 02/12/2024
REPO 0.00% 05/11/2024
Inflation Rate 2.72% October,2024
Lending Rate 17.15% October,2024
Savings Rate 4.48% October,2024
Deposit Rate 11.85% October,2024
KBRR 8.9% 27/06/2016