The Central Bank of Kenya is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability. The Central Bank also promotes financial stability; an effective and efficient payment, clearing and settlement system; formulates and implements foreign exchange policies; holds and manages foreign exchange reserves; issuing of currency; and is the banker for, adviser to and fiscal agent of the Government.
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Recent News
Credit Officer Survey Report for December 2024
The Central Bank of Kenya has released the Credit Officer Survey Report for the quarter ended December 2024. The quarterly survey monitors trends in domestic credit market developments and standards in Kenya’s banking industry. Read more…
read moreCEOs Survey of January 2025
In the January 2025 CEOs Survey, firms reported improved optimism in growth prospects for the Kenyan economy in the next 12 months supported by expectations of favourable weather conditions and macroeconomic stability. However, the cost of doing business remains a key...
read moreMarket Perceptions Survey of January 2025
Respondents to the January 2025 Market Perceptions Survey expect overall inflation to be low and stable in the next three months, anchored around the 5.0 percent target in the medium term on account of lower global oil prices and a stable shilling. Read the full...
read moreAgriculture Sector Survey of January 2025
The January 2025 Agriculture Survey revealed expectations of marginal upward pressure on overall inflation in the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher vegetables and cereals prices owing to seasonal factors. Nevertheless, respondents expected stability in the...
read moreMPC lowers the CBR to 10.75 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10.75 percent at its February 5, 2025 meeting. Read more…
read moreNext Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting
The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
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