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Survey on the Adoption of the 2017 CBK Guidance on Cybersecurity
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a Survey on the adoption of the 2017 CBK Guidance on Cybersecurity to the Banking Sector Report. The aim of the survey was to assess the level of cyber risk awareness, preparedness, and resilience within the financial sector...
read moreCEOs Survey of May 2025
In the May 2025 CEOs Survey, firms reported improved growth prospects for the Kenyan economy in the next 12 months supported by expectations of favorable weather conditions, decline in lending interest rates, stability in international oil prices and macroeconomic...
read moreMarket Perceptions Survey of May 2025
Respondents to the May 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, easing food prices and a stable shilling....
read moreAgriculture Sector Survey of May 2025
Respondents in the May 2025 Agriculture Survey expect overall inflation to decline or remain unchanged in the next three months on account of expected lower food prices particularly of vegetables attributed to favorable weather conditions and the stable exchange rate....
read moreMPC lowers the CBR to 9.75 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 9.75 percent at its June 10, 2025 meeting. Read more…
read moreCredit Officer Survey Report for March 2025
The Central Bank of Kenya has released the Credit Officer Survey Report for the quarter ended March 2025. The quarterly survey monitors trends in domestic credit market developments and standards in Kenya’s banking industry. Read more …
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