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Can you create a game-changing solution to untangle the complex challenges facing the financial services industry? Applications are now open for the Global Fintech Hackcelerator @ Kenya. Do you have a game-changing sustainable solution that explores the complex...
General
The Central Bank of Kenya Governor announces the unveiling of the New Generation Banknotes. Old generation one-thousand shilling banknotes will need to be exchanged by October 1, 2019, after which they cease to be legal tender. Read the Governor’s Speech...
Banking Sector, General
In line with the on-going regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening service standards, consumer protection and enhanced competition in the banking sector, CBK proposes to introduce a Kenya Banking Sector Charter to guide service provision in the sector. The objective...
Development of Banking in Kenya The financial journey in Kenya dates back to the pre-colonial periods. At first, the pioneering banks concentrated on financing international trade along the Europe-South Africa–India axis. They, however, soon diversified operations to...
Key Milestones For the past 50 years, the Bank has made significant strides in fulfilling its mandate. Successive Boards have seen the Bank grow from a staff establishment of 60 in 1966 to over 1,300. In response to its expanding functions, the areas of operation have...
