Kenya: CBK Lowers Rate to 8.75pc to Boost Private Sector Lending

Kenya: CBK Lowers Rate to 8.75pc to Boost Private Sector Lending

Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75 per cent in a move aimed at stimulating private sector credit and supporting economic growth.

The winners and losers of Kenya Central Bank's 8.75% rate slash

Kenya’s Central Bank Rate (CBR) reduction to 8.75% marks a significant shift in the monetary policy environment, with direct and indirect consequences for the country’s vibrant fintech sector. This tenth consecutive rate cut creates both opportunities and challenges for digital financial services providers operating in East Africa’s largest economy. The most immediate beneficiaries are likely to be digital lending platforms. Companies like Tala,…

Kenya CBK Cuts Lending Rate to Stimulate Economic Growth

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75 per cent, […]Read more at Media Talk Africa

Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to 8.75%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Kenya has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 8.75 percent, down from 9.00 percent, following its meeting on February 10, 2026. Why the Cut Matters The MPC said the move reflects scope for further easing of monetary policy to stimulate [...] The post Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to 8.75% appeared first on Khusoko - Your Gateway to East African Market Ins…

Win for Kenyans as CBK Lowers Lending Rates by 25 Basis Points

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Win for Kenyans as CBK Lowers Lending Rates by 25 Basis Points The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) again, marking the 10th straight cut since August 2024. In a press release on Tuesday, February 10, CBK said that it lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75 per cent from 9.00 per cent. The lowering, which signals a continued shift toward …

BoU holds rates at 9.5% despite falling inflation, citing global risks

Bank of Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has kept interest rates high despite falling inflation and a strong shilling, citing uncertainty about future risks. The Central Bank Rate (CBR) has remained at 9.5 per cent since August 2023, defying expectations of a cut following improved economic indicators. The rate is the BoU’s main tool for guiding the cost of money in the economy, influencing bank lending and ult…