MPs raise alarm over domestic borrowing and risk to private sector credit
Members of Parliament have cautioned that the government’s growing reliance on domestic borrowing could strain Kenya’s financial system by limiting access ...
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Tag: Central Bank of Kenya
Kenya’s bond market growth outlook for 2026
Kenya’s bond market recorded strong growth in 2025, marking a major turnaround for the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Secondary bond ...
Mobile money agents’ cash transfers drop by Sh430 billion amid shift to digital payments
The value of cash handled by mobile money agents in Kenya fell by a record Sh430.3 billion in the first ...
Kenya still relies on cheques as digital payments rise despite Sh200 billion in monthly transactions
Kenya continues to rely heavily on traditional cheque payments in 2025, with paper based instruments processing more than Sh200 billion ...
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 ...
CBK cuts key rate to 9.00% – a fresh chance for borrowers
On December 9, 2025, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced a reduction in its benchmark lending rate the Central ...
Why Kenya doesn’t need a second bond exchange: the case against market fragmentation.
Kenya's fixed-income market has undergone a remarkable transformation that has positioned it as East Africa's most vibrant bond trading hub. ...
CBK introduces green finance taxonomy to guide climate risk management in banking
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has taken a significant step towards greening the banking sector with the introduction of ...
CBK appoints Gerald Nyaoma Arita to Deputy Governor role
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the appointment of Gerald Nyaoma Arita as Deputy Governor. Nyaoma’s return to ...
A guide to investing in Kenyan treasury bonds: Direct vs. bank routes
Investing in Kenyan government bonds provides a safe opportunity for generating income. There are two main ways to purchase these ...
