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The Monetary Policy Committee retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 10.0 percent at its July 17, 2017 meeting. The meeting was held against a backdrop of declining food prices, sustained macroeconomic stability, and continued resilience of the economy. Read...

Section 55 of the Banking Act requires the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to prescribe penalties for violation of the Banking Act, Regulations thereunder, the Prudential Guidelines or CBK’s directions. In this regard, CBK has drafted the Banking (Penalties) Regulations,...

The increased leveraging on technology by banks exposes them to increased cyber risk. In this regard, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has drafted a Guidance Note on Cyber Risk that outlines the minimum requirements for banks to enhance cyber security. CBK invites...

The Central Bank of Kenya invites applications for nine internship positions in the following areas; Finance, Research and Economics, Strategic Management, Communications and Legal Services. The deadline for submitting online applications is June 23, 2017. Read...

The next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will be held on July 17, 2017.

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is inviting applications for the position of Director, Debt Management Programme.  The deadline for submitting applications is June 2, 2017. Read...

The Monetary Policy Committee retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 10.0 percent at its May 29, 2017 meeting. The Committee noted that overall inflation is expected to remain above the Government target range in the near term due to elevated prices for some food...

The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be held on May 29, 2017.

Update on the process for an investor to take an equity interest in Chase Bank (Kenya) Limited (In Receivership). Read...

The Central Bank of Kenya and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) will co-host a regional conference on financial inclusion in Nairobi on May 9, 2017. The inaugural Euromoney Kenya Conference will focus on how innovations in financial technology (Fintech) can deliver...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) wish to draw the attention of members of the public to the re-emergence of unlicensed deposit-taking entities and Ponzi/pyramid schemes. Such entities entice members of the public to...

Expression of Interest (EOI Press Release) by investors to take an equity interest in Chase Bank Limited (In Receivership). Read More...

The Monetary Policy Committee retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 10.0 percent at the March 27, 2017 meeting. The Committee concluded that overall inflation is expected to remain outside the Government target range in the near term due to the elevated food prices,...

As part of the Global Money Week 2017 celebrations, students currently enrolled in University or College are invited to Job Shadow for one (1) day in any of the following positions at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies between March 28 to 31, 2017:- Human Resource...

Primary and Secondary School students are invited to visit the Central Bank of Kenya or any of its Branches and Currency Centres during the Global Money Week from March 27 to 31, 2017. A maximum of up to five (5) schools will be selected for the visits on a first come...

As part of the Global Money Week 2017 celebrations, the Central Bank of Kenya invites College and University Students in Kenya to submit works of art of their interpretation of the mandate of the Central Bank of Kenya. The works of art may include paintings,...

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 10.0 percent at its meeting held on January 30, 2017. The Committee concluded that inflation was expected to remain within the Government target range in the short term but noted increased...