CBK Skips Dividend Payout to Treasury for the First Time since 2018
For the first time in seven years, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will not to pay dividends to the National Treasury despite reporting a surplus of KES 65.8 billion, in a...
CBK MPC Cuts CBR for 8th Consecutive Time to 9.25%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) elected to cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.25% from 9.50%, marking the 8th consecutive...
Credit Ratings Workshop Sets Kenya on Course for Robust Fiscal Growth
The workshop, which commenced on Monday, October 6, 2025, aimed to support the government’s plan to develop a practical credit rating agenda that reflects Kenya’s diverse economy and stable, growth-friendly macroeconomic environment.
Kenya’s Economy Accelerates: Q2 GDP Jumps 5% on Strong Sectoral Gains
Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.0% in the second quarter of 2025, driven by expansion across Agriculture, Transportation and Storage, and Financial sectors, alongside Construction, Mining, and Quarrying activities. Key...
CBK MPC to Meet Tomorrow with CBR at 9.50% After 7 consecutive Rate Cuts
The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to convene tomorrow, October 7, 2025, to determine the Central Bank Rate (CBR). Since January 2024, the MPC has reduced...
AGOA Wins Third Extension as 32 African Nations Secure Lifeline to US Market
The White House has announced the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for one year following the scheduled expiry of the program at the end of September 2025. First...
Treasury Reopens Bonds to Raise KES 50B for Budgetary Support
In the 2025/2026 fiscal year, Kenya has offered bonds worth KES 250B to the market, which has attracted significant interest from investors.
IMF Mission Starts Critical Visit to Kenya to Discuss New Fund-supported Programme and Possible 23rd Arrangement since Membership
A team of staff from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by the mission chief for Kenya, Haimanot Teferra, begins its visit to Nairobi today, September 25, 2025, through October 9, 2025,...
Treasury’s Bold Gamble on Reopened Bonds to Ease Debt Pressures
Building on last year’s pattern, the National Treasury and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) are again planning to reopen older bonds when raising new domestic debt on the back of predetermined...
Kenya’s Inflation Rises to 4.5% in August, Driven by Food and Transport Cost
Kenya’s annual inflation rate climbed for the third consecutive month in August 2025, reaching 4.5 percent, up from 4.1 percent in July, according to the latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau...
Kenya Has Increased investment In Foreign Countries By 37%.
Kenya has improved her investment outside the country by around 37%; the investment majorly increased in 2023 from 610 million in 2022 to 832.4 million in 2023 with a year on year...
Kenya’s Inflation Remains Unchanged at 3.8% in June 2025
In the month of June 2025, Kenya’s inflation print was recorded at 3.8%, unchanged from May 2025, and a decline of 80 basis points relative to June 2024. Core inflation was 3.0%...
EPRA’s July Review: Fuel Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions
Kenya’s reliance on imported petroleum products leaves it vulnerable to such global shocks, pushing EPRA to hike prices based on global shifts.
Treasury Bond Oversubscribed as Investors Move from Stocks
The high subscription is a clear indication of investor confidence in Treasury bonds as safer debt instruments at a time when stock markets are plunging globally.
Central Bank of Kenya Lowers Base Rate to 10% After MPC Meeting
The Central Bank of Kenya's decision aligns with global trends, where central banks have been lowering interest rates to address inflation and support economic growth.
Kenya’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 3.6% in March 2025; Mixed Economic Signals
The rise in Kenya's inflation was largely attributed to the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages category, which surged by 6.6% year-over-year, and the Transport category.
