78 m. ago CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent, down from 9.25 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced the decision during its meeting on December 9, 2025, saying the move is meant to stimulate economic activity and encourage banks to lend more to businesses. The MPC reported that the global economy is still expanding, with growth estimated at 3.2 percent in 2025. Strong consumer spending and improved financial conditions in major economies, especially the United States, continue to support global performance. However, the committee warned that global growth The post CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Kenya's central bank lowers main lending rate by 25 basis points

Kenya's central bank lowers main lending rate by 25 basis points  Reuters

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15 h. ago Kenya's central bank cuts key rate again to spur bank lending

Kenya's central bank cuts key rate again to spur bank lending  TradingView

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3 d. ago Ndhiwa Court jails 2 men for 10 years each over transformer vandalism

The Ndhiwa Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two men to 10 years in prison or a Sh5 million fine each for vandalising electricity infrastructure, following joint investigations by Kenya Power and law enforcement agencies.

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6 d. ago Kenya: Key Report Flags Enforcement Gaps, Political Meddling in Kenya's Anti

Kenya: Key Report Flags Enforcement Gaps, Political Meddling in Kenya's Anti-Graft War  allAfrica.com

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7 d. ago Key report flags enforcement gaps, political meddling in Kenya’s anti

The report notes Kenya’s legal foundation is strong, but enforcement is hindered by inadequate EACC funding, political interference, and limited cooperation from agencies such as the ODPP.

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9 d. ago KESONIA Explained: How Kenya’s New Loan Benchmark Affects Your Borrowing

The Kenyan banking sector is about to face a major change as the Central Bank of Kenya shifts all variable-rate new loans to a single reference rate called the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average, alias KESONIA. The move, aimed at modernizing the country’s benchmark interest rate framework, promises more transparency, fairness, and predictability in lending. Effective September 1, 2025, CBK introduced the revised Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model, providing that all new variable-rate loans should be priced based on KESONIA. However, many banks negotiated a 3-month grace period to update their systems and obtain board approvals for full implementation of the The post KESONIA Explained: How Kenya’s New Loan Benchmark Affects Your Borrowing appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling

The High Court has struck down a government directive that sought to block live broadcasting of the June 25 demonstrations, ruling it unconstitutional and unlawful. Justice John Chigiti delivered the judgment on Thursday, quashing the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) order and barring any state agency from enforcing it. The Katiba Institute brought the case in collaboration with the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), following police raids on transmission sites of Citizen TV, NTV, and KTN that led to unlawful suspension of their free-to-air services. The CA had warned broadcasters that ignoring the directive could result in regulatory sanctions, including The post Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Governor Thugge: Kenya Must Slow Debt Growth, Diversify Investors to Protect Economy

Kenya’s soaring domestic and external debt is putting increasing pressure on the economy, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge said, as repayment performance shows signs of strain. Thugge, who spoke before the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee of the National Assembly on Tuesday, admitted that though the country was still meeting its debt obligations, the increasing repayment burden had narrowed down fiscal space. The situation raises concerns over potential debt distress, increasing the possibility of default. Thugge reported that total public debt for the 2024/25 financial year stands at Sh11.8 trillion, equivalent to 69 percent of GDP, surpassing the The post Governor Thugge: Kenya Must Slow Debt Growth, Diversify Investors to Protect Economy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago During the Central Bank of Kenya’s AI Hackathon, the VeriFi team showcased an AI decision

During the Central Bank of Kenya’s AI Hackathon, the VeriFi team showcased an AI decision-support platform for banks, analysts, compliance teams, and regulators—combining real-time, data-backed credit and risk recommendations with an ethical, transpare  LinkedIn

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2 w. ago Central Bank of Kenya advertises tender for supply of currency coins

Central Bank of Kenya advertises tender for supply of currency coins  MSN

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2 w. ago KRA names EACC the Most Facilitative Agency in tax enforcement

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been named the Most Facilitative Agency in Tax Enforcement during the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) 30th anniversary celebrations held Wednesday at State House, Nairobi. President William Ruto presented the award, which was received on behalf of the Commission by EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud. […] The post KRA names EACC the Most Facilitative Agency in tax enforcement appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenya Says No Crypto Firms Licensed Yet — But Bitcoin ATMs Are Already Live

Kenya Says No Crypto Firms Licensed Yet — But Bitcoin ATMs Are Already Live  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Kenya enforces new law to bring crypto firms under Central Bank’s watch

Kenya enforces new law to bring crypto firms under Central Bank’s watch  Condia

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3 w. ago REGULATION | ‘We Have Not Licensed Any VASPs Under the VASP Act to Operate In or From Kenya,’ Says Central Bank and Capital Markets Regulator

REGULATION | ‘We Have Not Licensed Any VASPs Under the VASP Act to Operate In or From Kenya,’ Says Central Bank and Capital Markets Regulator  BitKE

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3 w. ago Kenya proposes rules to speed payouts from climate insurance

Kenya proposes rules to speed payouts from climate insurance  Green Central Banking

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