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Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge displaying new-generation banknotes. Data from the CBK indicates that the total inflows in the 12 months leading to June 2021 totaled a record $3.38 billion (Sh365.6 billion).

Top 10 Sources of Diaspora Remittances to Kenya

BUSINESS TODAY - Aug 11, 2021

The bill was informed by widespread complaints on the unregulated nature of many mobile loan services and the documented exploitative practices of some of the companies

What New Mobile Loans Bill Means For You

MARTIN SIELE - Aug 10, 2021

Among other things, digital lenders have been accused of exploitative lending, debt shaming, money laundering and illegal mining of private customer data. [Photo/ Cathryn Virginia | NBC News]

Digital Loans to Flow Once Again as CBK Backs Apps’ Return...

MARTIN SIELE - Jul 14, 2021

On June 23, 2006, CBK placed CHB under statutory management pursuant to Section 34(1) (d) of the Banking Act. This followed severe violations of the Banking Act by CHB relating to lending, accuracy of returns submitted to CBK, and failure to obtain account opening documentation for a number of customers.

CBK Appoints Liquidator for Nakumatt-Linked Charterhouse Bank Limited (CHB)

BT Reporter - May 7, 2021

A Chase Bank branch in Kenya. CBK has tasked the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) with liquidation of the lender which has been under receivership since 2016.

Chase Bank Set for Liquidation to End 5-Year Saga

BUSINESS TODAY - Apr 16, 2021

Central Bank Governor Patrick Njoroge. The CBK has reinstated charges on transactions effected through bank-specific Sacco mobile money wallets.

CBK Reinstates Transaction Charges on Sacco Mobile Money Wallets

MARTIN SIELE - Apr 1, 2021

A person using multiple smart phones at the same time. The cost of transactions on mobile money services such as M-Pesa has many Kenyans looking for cheaper ways to send money and make payments.

Avoiding M-Pesa Charges, Kenyans Exploit CBK Directive to Enjoy Free Transfers,...

MARTIN SIELE - Mar 11, 2021

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)

Banks Restructure Sh1.6trn Worth Of Loans in 10 Months

Samuel Gitonga - Jan 28, 2021

Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa is taken through a Lipa Na M-PESA process by Alexander Ondenyi a fruit vendor in Kakamega town during his visit in the town

Safaricom Slashes M-Pesa Charges

MARTIN SIELE - Dec 22, 2020

A Safaricom subscriber on their phone. Free M-Pesa transfers on amounts of Ksh1,000 and below will expire on December 31, 2020.

Ksh100 Bob Free M-Pesa Transfers in 2021 as CBK Revises Measures

MARTIN SIELE - Dec 17, 2020

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