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CBK retains rate at 8.75% as inflation rises to 6.8%

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CBK retains rate at 8.75% as inflation rises to 6.8%

Core inflation, which excludes more volatile items, increased to 4.0% in September from 3.4% in August. CBK attributed the rise mainly to higher prices of processed food products.

By Chrispho Owuor 8 Oct 2026

CBK’s January 5 rates impact Kenyans’ forex transactions

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CBK’s January 5 rates impact Kenyans’ forex transactions

The Central Bank of Kenya has released indicative exchange rates for January 5, 2026, detailing the value of major global and regional currencies against the shilling to guide forex transactions.

By Chrispho Owuor 5 Jan 2026