CBK Slashes Lending Rate to 9.25% in Boost for Borrowers and Businesses

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate in a move aimed at boosting private sector lending and supporting...

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CBK Governor Kamau Thugge Awarded Top Global Finance Grade

The Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Dr Kamau Thugge, has been recognised among the world’s top central bankers after receiving an “A” grade...

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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the top policy-making of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the benchmark rate yet again, as...

The Central Bank of Kenya has released new currency notes starting with the Ksh1,000 denomination.

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has taken measures to tighten the disparity between interbank rates and its benchmark lending rate in a...

The Central Bank of Kenya Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said its previous actions in tweaking the CBR, shorthand for Central Bank Rate, had...

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The Central Bank of Kenya Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has retained the Central Bank rate (CBR), Kenya’s signal interest rate at 10.5%, citing...

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Thugge disclosed to lawmakers that his net worth stood at around Ksh450 million. Much of his holdings are houses and land in prime...

Dr Thugge is currently the senior adviser and Head of Fiscal Affairs and Budget Policy at State House. He was previously Principal Secretary...