Hard truths.
The Monetary Policy Committee said the global economic outlook has weakened, with growth now expected to come in at 3.0 per cent in 2026 compared to 3.5 per cent recorded in 2025.
The Central Bank of Kenya said rising global inflation risks, driven mainly by the conflict in the Middle East, continue to influence domestic price trends and justify keeping the rate unchanged.
Existing Kenya shilling variable-rate loans that are already based on CBR plus a premium will continue under the same pricing structure, with the CBR component adjusting from 9.00% to 8.75% 30 days after the no...
Kenya’s overall inflation declined to 4.4 per cent in January 2026 from 4.5 per cent in December 2025, remaining below the midpoint of the target range of 5±2.5 per cent.