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Agriculture Sector Survey of November 2024
The November 2024 Agriculture Sector Survey showed a positive outlook for the sector, largely supported by favourable weather conditions and government interventions, particularly through the subsidised fertiliser programme. Retail prices for many food items declined...
read moreMarket Perceptions Survey of November 2024
The November 2024 Market Perceptions Survey shows overall inflation will remain low and stable in the next three months and anchored around the 5 percent target in the medium term on account of lower food and energy prices as well as a stable Shilling. Read the full...
read moreCEOs Survey of November 2024
The CEOs Survey which was conducted ahead of the MPC meeting showed moderated optimism in growth prospects for Kenya for the next 12 months largely on account of muted consumer demand, high cost of doing business and taxation. However, a stable shilling, lower...
read moreMPC lowers the CBR to 11.25 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 11.25 percent at its December 5, 2024 meeting. Read more…
read moreCredit Officer Survey Report for September 2024
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the Credit Officer Survey Report for September 2024. The quarterly survey monitors developments in the domestic credit market. Read more…
read moreDraft Guidelines on Liquidity Coverage Ratio, Net Stable Funding Ratio and Leverage Ratio
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has developed guidelines for the Internal Liquidity Coverage Adequacy Assessment (ILAAP) process by issuing draft Guidelines on Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) and Leverage Ratio (LR) for the banking...
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