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The Central Bank of Kenya staff successfully hiked Mount Kilimanjaro on June 4-11, 2017, to raise funds in support of St. Kizito’s School for the Deaf, Litein.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) celebrated its 50 years of existence and service to the nation of Kenya in September 2016. These celebrations entailed the CBK’s involvement in a number of activities.

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CEOs 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...

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Market 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...

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Agriculture 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...

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2024 FinAccess Household Survey Report

The Central Bank of Kenya in collaboration with Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSD Kenya) launched the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey topline findings report on December 3, 2024. The report was launched by Hon. CPA...

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Key New CBK Indicative Exchange Rates
US DOLLAR 129.2242
STG POUND 161.1426
EURO 134.2187
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Posted On: 14-02-2025
Key Rates
Central Bank Rate 10.75% 05/02/2025
Inter-Bank Rate 10.53% 14/02/2025
CBK Discount Window 13.75% 05/02/2025
91-Day T-Bill 8.970% 17/02/2025
REPO 0.00% 27/12/2024
Inflation Rate 2.99% December,2024
Lending Rate 16.89% December,2024
Savings Rate 4.25% December,2024
Deposit Rate 10.45% December,2024
KBRR 8.9% 27/06/2016