Monetary Policy
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...
Monetary Policy
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...
Monetary Policy
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...
Monetary Policy
The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10.75 percent at its February 5, 2025 meeting. Read more…...
Monetary Policy
The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. ...
General
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...
Monetary Policy
The November 2024 Agriculture Sector Survey showed a positive outlook for the sector, largely supported by favourable weather conditions and government interventions, particularly through the subsidised fertiliser programme. Retail prices for many food items declined...
Monetary Policy
The November 2024 Market Perceptions Survey shows overall inflation will remain low and stable in the next three months and anchored around the 5 percent target in the medium term on account of lower food and energy prices as well as a stable Shilling. Read the full...
Monetary Policy
The CEOs Survey which was conducted ahead of the MPC meeting showed moderated optimism in growth prospects for Kenya for the next 12 months largely on account of muted consumer demand, high cost of doing business and taxation. However, a stable shilling, lower...
Monetary Policy
The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 11.25 percent at its December 5, 2024...
