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Registration for 2026 Annual Meetings of AACB
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB) will be hosted by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) from September 13 – 18, 2026, at the Central Bank of Kenya - Institute of Monetary Studies (CBK-IMS) in Nairobi, Kenya. The annual meetings...
read moreCEOs Survey of July 2026
In the July 2026 CEOs Survey, respondents noted that despite heightened global risks, firms remain optimistic about Kenya’s growth prospects over the next 12 months. This outlook is supported by stable business activity, improved access to credit, and broad adoption...
read moreAgriculture Sector Survey of July 2026
In the July 2026 Agriculture Survey, respondents reported that monthly food price changes were less pronounced compared to June. Read more…
read moreMarket Perceptions Survey of July 2026
In the July 2026 Market Perceptions Survey, respondents expect inflation to remain within the target range despite upward pressure from high fuel prices attributed to the conflict in the Middle East. Respondents also remained optimistic about Kenya’s economic outlook...
read moreMPC retains the CBR at 8.75 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 percent at its August 11, 2026 meeting. Read more…
read moreCEOs Survey of May 2026
The May 2026 CEOs Survey indicated that respondents expect the Kenyan economy to remain resilient over the next 12 months despite elevated global risks. This outlook is supported by favorable weather conditions that are expected to sustain agricultural production,...
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