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MEFMI Vacancy – Director Debt Management
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 more…
read moreMPC retains CBR at 10 percent
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...
read moreNext Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting
The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be held on May 29, 2017.
read moreUpdate on Chase Bank (Kenya) Ltd (In Receivership)
Update on the process for an investor to take an equity interest in Chase Bank (Kenya) Limited (In Receivership). Read More...
read moreCBK and KBA to host Financial Inclusion Conference
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...
read morePublic Notice on Unlicensed Deposit-Taking Entities and Pyramid Schemes
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...
read moreExpression of Interest – Chase Bank (Kenya) Limited (In Receivership)
Expression of Interest (EOI Press Release) by investors to take an equity interest in Chase Bank Limited (In Receivership). Read More
read moreMPC retains CBR at 10.0 percent
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,...
read moreJob Shadowing at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies
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...
read moreCBK Visit by Primary and Secondary Schools
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...
read moreGlobal Money Week 2017 CBK Art Competition
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,...
read moreNext Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting
The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be held on March 27, 2017.
read moreCBK wins Website of the Year Award
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has won Central Banking’s Website of the Year Award following the recent redesign of its website. The annual award recognizes a central bank’s website that encompasses true accessibility to information and data for a range of...
read moreMPC retains CBR Rate
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...
read moreMPC Meeting
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 10.0 percent at its meeting held on November 28, 2016. The Committee concluded that inflationary pressures were mild and inflation will remain within the Government target range in the short...
read moreMEFMI Vacancy – Programme Manager
The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is inviting applications for the position of Programme Manager in Public Debt Institutional Development. The deadline for submitting applications is 18th November, 2016. Click...
read moreFinancial Health & Security Program for Kenyan Athletes
On October 28, 2016, over 160 Kenyan athletes converged at the Boma Inn Hotel in Eldoret to attend a Financial Health and Security Program organized by the CBK in the context of the 50th anniversary celebrations. The program seeks to boost financial literacy among the...
read moreCBK Receives Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award
The CBK on October 28, 2016 bagged two Awards during the 2016 FiRe Award ceremony held at the Windsor Hotel, Nairobi. CBK scooped the top position in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - Public Sector Entities category and was runner up in the...
read moreCBK wins 2016 KIB Games
The Central Bank of Kenya was crowned champions of the 32nd edition of the Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB) Interbank Games held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies on 8th October, 2016. The CBK garnered 667 points to dethrone last year’s winners, Equity Bank, who...
read moreGovernor Receives Global Markets Award
On Saturday, October 8, 2016, Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Dr. Patrick Njoroge received the Global Markets “Central Bank Governor of the Year Award for Sub-Saharan Africa” in the margins of the IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington, DC. Global Markets noted that...
read more2016 Kenya Institute of Bankers Interbank Games
The 32nd Edition of the Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB) Interbank Games kicked off on 1st October, 2016 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. The 2016 KIB Games were officially opened by Central Bank Governor, Dr. Patrick Njoroge, who is also the Institute’s...
read moreFuture of Finance Conference
The Governor, Central Bank of Kenya, Dr. Patrick Njoroge today addressed delegates at the 4th Edition of the Dutch Development Bank (FMO) Future of Finance conference to be held on September 25-27, 2016 in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. The theme of the conference -...
read moreMPC Lowers CBR Rate
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on September 20, 2016 to review recent economic developments, the outcome of its previous policy decisions, and the economic outlook. The Committee observed that demand pressures on inflation are moderate and inflation is...
read moreEngagement with the Youth
The Governor met with the children of Central Bank’s staff who sat for their KCPE and KCSE examinations in 2015 as part of the CBK@50 outreach program targeted at the youth. The aim of this initiative was to inspire the children, to nurture their talent for personal...
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