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...
Monetary Policy
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,...
Monetary Policy
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...
Monetary Policy
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...
