Central Bank — Kenya's monetary authority that sets lending rates to commercial banks, referenced in coverage of economic policy.
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… The latest credit data from the Central Bank shows that credit to the private sector grew by 10.2 percent. …
Small traders say loan interest rates remain high despite private sector credit growthCapital News
… Kindiki also cited a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent, saying this had lowered government borrowing costs while creating greater room for private-sector lending. …
Kindiki Warns Policy Disruptions Could Derail Kenya’s DevelopmentCapital News
… ed that some of his former colleagues became entangled in legal and ethical controversies that remained unresolved for years, saying the burden of those cases persisted throughout their lives. “I had friends who became entangled in such matters, including some at the Central Bank …
Former Treasury CS Ndung’u Claims Ruto Is Weakening Independent InstitutionsCitizen Digital
… The Central Bank and my office are working on a formula that I hope will work," she noted. …
CoB Nyakang'o says Kenya's debt stands at Ksh.12.8 trillion, 71% of revenue servicing loansCapital News
… The legislation establishes a governing council chaired by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, with the Central Bank Governor and Attorney-General among its members. …
Can Kenya’s Sh2.81 trillion pension fund industry help build the country’s future?The Standard
… In the memorandum seen by The Standard, the party leader, Stephen Mwakesi noted that campaign spending has risen sharply over the years, citing the high cost of presidential campaigns in 2017 and concerns raised by the Central Bank over the massive cash circulation during the 202 …
People's Empowerment Party backs campaign finance rulesThe Standard
… The school clinched top honours in Pop Gospel, the Teachers Service Commission-sponsored class, the Central Bank set piece, patriotic song composition, arrangement of Zinazovuma, the girls' set piece and the mixed set piece performed jointly with Lenana School.Apostolic Carmel Gi …
Girls continue to rule Kenya Music FestivalThe Standard
… Banks are regulated by the Central Bank, universities by the Commission for University Education, police by IPOA, military by the military Police, the executive arm of government by, among others, the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General, technical education by CIDACC, an …
Mitigation measures against the burning of dormitories in boarding senior schoolsCitizen Digital
… Na nyinyi mkiamua ya kwamba hii uchaguzi tunaingia, tunaingia na huo msemo; hatutalipa hiyo deni kwa sababu sio halali, haiku kwa budget yetu, haikuingia Central Bank yetu, liingia mifuko ya wengine,” said Wanjigi. …
Wanjigi vows to reject ‘odious' debt, scrap SHA and VAT if elected president in 2027Citizen Digital
… According to Korir, international participation has also increased this year, with 960 runners from China and another 800 participants from the Central Bank already registered. …
Preparations for Nairobi City Marathon in top gear, says KorirPrivate sector credit grew 10.2 percent, partly due to risk-based pricing, but small and medium enterprises say they have not seen meaningful improvement in credit access or affordability. The National Taxpayers Association notes that MSMEs remain Kenya's most credit-constrained segment despite banks doubling their collective MSME lending commitment to over Ksh.350 billion.
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Private sector credit grew 10.2 percent, partly due to risk-based pricing, but small and medium enterprises say they have not seen meaningful improvement in credit access or affordability. The National Taxpayers Association notes that MSMEs remain Kenya's most credit-constrained segment despite banks doubling their collective MSME lending commitment to over Ksh.350 billion.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of eroding the independence of public institutions through political interference and creating a culture of fear among public officials. Ndung'u said the capacity for integrity exists but is undermined when political leaders exert undue influence over independent offices.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o told Parliament that Kenya's public debt has reached Ksh.12.82 trillion, with 71 per cent of revenue going to loan repayment and only 29 per cent available for government operations. She warned the government continues to borrow beyond approved ceilings and that counties are diverting approved funds.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is preparing to unlock pension savings to finance major infrastructure, manufacturing and county development projects following the enactment of the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026, which creates a vehicle for mobilizing long-term capital from pension funds and other sources into strategic national projects.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The People's Empowerment Party has welcomed the IEBC's move to operationalise the Election Campaign Financing Act, saying the dormant law since 2013 could reduce money's influence in politics. The party cautioned that spending limits alone would be ineffective without strict enforcement, citing the suspension of limits before the 2017 election.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Girls' schools swept top honours across most competitive classes at the Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival, with Karen C Girls winning every class it entered, while education stakeholders expressed concern that boys are steadily withdrawing from the festival.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School that killed 16 students exposes gaps in regulatory oversight of basic education institutions. The author calls for stronger enforcement of standards by the Educational Standards and Quality Assurance Council (ESQAC) and other oversight bodies to prevent future catastrophes.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi vowed during a town hall in Mombasa to abolish the Social Health Authority, remove Value Added Tax, introduce free education from primary to TVET level, and refuse to honour what he described as illegitimate public debt acquired outside proper budgeting processes.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 17,500 people have registered for the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on June 7, exceeding the organizers' target of 15,000. Competition director Barnaba Korir said preparations are in final stages with all registration slots taken.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →