61 h. ago Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry

Kenya has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate a new financing agreement as its current IMF-supported programmes approach their end. The government has relied heavily on the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which have provided over Ksh388 billion in funding during a time of severe debt strain. The IMF acknowledged receiving Kenya’s request and announced plans to send a mission team to Nairobi in September 2025 to begin formal negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing on June 11, 2025, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge confirmed that the government had already The post Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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62 h. ago CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.75%, First Time Below 10% in Two Years

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate to 9.75 percent, stepping up efforts to make loans more affordable and energize the economy. This is the first time in two years that the rate has returned to single digits, signaling a turning point in the country’s monetary policy. Announced on June 10, 2025, the 25 basis point cut – down from 10 percent – comes as part of CBK’s broader strategy to support private sector lending and ease the cost of credit. It also marks the sixth consecutive reduction by the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), The post CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.75%, First Time Below 10% in Two Years appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago World Bank cuts Kenya's economic growth to 4.5% on costly food

World Bank cuts Kenya's economic growth to 4.5% on costly food  MSN

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4 d. ago World Bank downgrades Kenya's GDP growth to 4.5 per cent in June projection

World Bank downgrades Kenya's GDP growth to 4.5 per cent in June projection  The Eastleigh Voice

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4 d. ago Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4% By Reuters

Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4% By Reuters  Investing.com

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4 d. ago CBK, World Bank Trim Kenya’s Economic Growth Forecast Amid Trade Headwinds

CBK, World Bank Trim Kenya’s Economic Growth Forecast Amid Trade Headwinds  The Kenyan Wall Street

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5 d. ago Kenya central bank cuts key rate again but by smaller margin

Kenya central bank cuts key rate again but by smaller margin  marketscreener.com

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8 d. ago Kenya's Apex Bank (CBK) Approves 41 Additional Digital Credit Providers, Total Now At 126

Kenya's Apex Bank (CBK) Approves 41 Additional Digital Credit Providers, Total Now At 126  Tech Build Africa

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8 d. ago REGULATION | The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Licenses 41 New Digital Lenders – Full List Inside

REGULATION | The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Licenses 41 New Digital Lenders – Full List Inside  BitKE

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9 d. ago Kenya may miss out on Sh96.9bn World Bank loan over key anti

Kenya may miss out on Sh96.9bn World Bank loan over key anti-corruption law  Business Insider Africa

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9 d. ago Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint expanding into Kenya with microfinance bank acquisition

Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint expanding into Kenya with microfinance bank acquisition  - Disrupt Africa

Economics

1 week ago Kenya under pressure from World Bank to cut special economic zone incentives

Kenya under pressure from World Bank to cut special economic zone incentives  The Africa Report.com

Economics

1 week ago Airtel Kenya gives back 50% of fee for bank to Airtel Money Wallet transactions as airtime

Airtel Kenya gives back 50% of fee for bank to Airtel Money Wallet transactions as airtime  Telecompaper

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1 week ago BANKING | 31% of Kenyan Banks Signal Openness to Facilitate Virtual Assets Transactions, Central Bank of Kenya Survey Shows

BANKING | 31% of Kenyan Banks Signal Openness to Facilitate Virtual Assets Transactions, Central Bank of Kenya Survey Shows  BitKE

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1 week ago KCB Group & Access Bank Complete National Bank of Kenya Transaction

KCB Group & Access Bank Complete National Bank of Kenya Transaction  african markets

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1 week ago Moniepoint Secures Approval to Acquire Majority Stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank

Moniepoint Secures Approval to Acquire Majority Stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank  Tech Build Africa

Economics

1 week ago Kenya approves Moniepoint’s acquisition of 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank

Kenya approves Moniepoint’s acquisition of 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank  Nairametrics

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1 week ago Moniepoint in talks to acquire 78% of Kenya's Sumac Microfinance Bank after regulatory nod

Moniepoint in talks to acquire 78% of Kenya's Sumac Microfinance Bank after regulatory nod  Techpoint Africa

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Moniepoint targets to aquire Kenya’s 'chama' turned billion

Nigeria’s Moniepoint targets to aquire Kenya’s 'chama' turned billion-shilling microfinance bank  Pulselive Kenya

Events

1 week ago Matiang'i concludes World Bank duty, set to return to Kenya for 2027 bid

Matiang'i concludes World Bank duty, set to return to Kenya for 2027 bid  the-star.co.ke

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