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MPs Warn New CBK Levy Could Push Up Banking Costs

Donald Matiangi -
MPs Warn New CBK Bank Levy Could Drive Up Costs for Millions of Kenyans Lawmakers have raised fresh concerns over a proposed Central Bank of...
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CBK Introduces New Crypto Rules, Sets KSh300M Capital Requirement

Donald Matiangi -
CBK Unveils Tough New Crypto Rules as Firms Face Sh1.5 Billion Capital Hurdle Kenya has tightened its grip on the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency industry, with...
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CBK Holds Lending Rate Steady as Global Tensions Threaten Economic Stability

Donald Matiangi -
CBK Holds Lending Rate Steady as Global Tensions Threaten Economic Stability Borrowers in Kenya have received a measure of relief after the Central Bank opted...
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CBK Issues Warning Over Money Bouquets and Mishandling of Currency

James Simiti -
CBK Issues Warning Over Money Bouquets and Mishandling of Currency The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a fresh public advisory cautioning against the...
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Central Bank of Kenya Licenses 42 More Digital Lenders as Sector Hits 195 Providers

James Simiti -
CBK had earlier licensed 41 digital lenders in June 2025, followed by another 27 in September
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KCB and Equity Bank Adjust Loan Rates Following Central Bank of Kenya CBR Cut

Donald Matiangi -
KCB Bank said the revision aligns with its recently adopted Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM), which came into effect on December 1, 2025.
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Kenya Delays Licensing of Cryptocurrency Firms Pending New Regulations

James Simiti -
The announcement means that no firm is currently authorised to operate as a licensed VASP in or from Kenya
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Cost of Borrowing in Kenya: CBK Data Ranks Banks from Cheapest to Most Expensive

Donald Matiangi -
Habib Bank AG Zurich turned out to be the cheapest option out there, while Sidian Bank topped the list of the most expensive
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Central Bank Slashes CBR to 9.25% Amid Inflation Stability

James Simiti -
CBK says inflation will remain contained in the near term due to stable energy prices and exchange rate stability.
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CBK Moves to Cap Mobile Money Fees by More Than Half

James Simiti -
CBK wants to reduce the average cost of mobile money transactions from Sh23 in 2024 to Sh10 by 2028
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