Kenya considers mobile money deposit insurance.
The Kenyan State is exploring the possibility of the introduction of insurance cover for mobile money deposits, a policy shift ...
Friday, January 2, 2026
Tag: CBK
Kenya T-Bill yields drop after CBK interest rate cut
Treasury bill yields in Kenya have recorded a noticeable decline following the recent decision by the Central Bank of Kenya ...
End of year money audit: Key financial steps to take before 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, this is the moment to pause and take an honest look at your finances. ...
CBK reopens treasury Bonds
Kenya’s financial market is alive with opportunity. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reopened bids for two fixed-coupon Treasury ...
CBK flags surge in financial fraud as losses triple to KES 1.6 billion
Fraud incidents in Kenya’s financial sector more than doubled in 2024, with both the number and value of cases rising ...
CBK lifts 10-year moratorium on new bank licenses
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially lifted the moratorium on the licensing of new commercial banks, effective from 1st July ...
How the Kenyan government makes money by printing money
When people hear the phrase “printing money,” they often imagine governments simply creating wealth out of thin air. While this ...
What an interest rate cut means and its economic implications
On 5th February, CBK lowered its benchmark rate by 50.0 basis points to 10.75% from 11.25%, marking the fourth consecutive reduction since August 2024, in ...
CBK reports projected price hikes for sugar and cooking oil in February
Kenyans should prepare for higher prices of sugar and cooking oil in February 2025, according to a recent survey by ...
CBK’s new banknotes win global award for innovation and security
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has received global recognition for its latest series of banknotes, winning the Best New ...
