Banking Sector
The Central Bank of Kenya has issued the 2025 Bank Supervision Annual Report. The report details the performance and developments of the Kenyan banking sector in 2025. Read...
Payment Systems
The National Treasury in collaboration with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has developed the draft National Payment System Policy and National Payment System Bill, 2026. The policy aims to establish a modern, safe, secure, efficient, affordable, accessible and...
Banking Sector
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued revised draft CBK Prudential Guidelines, Risk Management Guidelines, Guidance Notes and a Framework for Domestic Systemically Important Banks for review and comments from the public. Read the Public Notice here… Read the...
Monetary Policy
The next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 7,...
Banking Sector
The Central Bank of Kenya has released the Credit Officer Survey Report for the quarter ended June 2026. The quarterly survey monitors trends in domestic credit market developments and standards in Kenya’s banking industry. Read...
General
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...
Monetary Policy
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...
Monetary Policy
In the July 2026 Agriculture Survey, respondents reported that monthly food price changes were less pronounced compared to June. Read...
Monetary Policy
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...
Monetary Policy
The Monetary Policy Committee retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 percent at its August 11, 2026...