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CEOs 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,...
read moreMarket Perceptions Survey of May 2026
Respondents to the May 2026 Market Perceptions Survey expect inflation to remain above 5 percent but within the target range over the next three months. This expectation is mainly driven by higher fuel and energy prices, rising freight and logistics costs associated...
read moreAgriculture Sector Survey of May 2026
Respondents to the May 2026 Agriculture Survey expect overall inflation to increase over the next one to three months, mainly due to the anticipated adverse effects of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on production, transportation, and distribution costs. Read...
read more2025 Remittances Household Survey Report
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in collaboration with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya), conducted the 2025 Remittances Household Survey (RHS) in August 2025. This survey represents the first effort to...
read moreMPC retains the CBR at 8.75 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee retains the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 percent at its June 9, 2026 meeting. Read more…
read moreCredit Officer Survey Report for March 2026
The Central Bank of Kenya has released the Credit Officer Survey Report for the quarter ended March 2026. The quarterly survey monitors trends in domestic credit market developments and standards in Kenya’s banking industry. Read more…
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