Kamau Thugge

List of Nominees for Hero Status

The list features prominent names from politics, education, sports, arts, liberation, peacebuilding and other fields.

Raila, Laboso, Pinto named among 242 Kenyans up for hero status

The nominations form part of a process established under the Kenya Heroes Act No. 5 of 2014, which assigns the National Heroes Council the role of identifying, selecting and facilitating the recognition of people who have made notable contributions to the country.

Kenya seeks Sh193 billion World Bank loan to cushion fuel price pressure

Thugge noted that Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves remain at a comfortable level for now, but the government is seeking extra support to reinforce buffers in case global fuel disruptions persist for longer than expected.

CBK licenses 32 more digital lenders, bringing total to 227

The central bank noted that it has received more than 800 applications since March 2022, reflecting strong interest in Kenya’s digital lending space.

Kenya’s interest rates fall as inflation holds at 4.5% in November

Presenting the November 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) update on Wednesday, Thugge said improved global conditions and recent policy moves at home were helping steady the economic outlook.

Central Bank of Kenya lowers base lending rate to 9.25%

The decision marks the eighth consecutive rate cut by the CBK as it seeks to stimulate lending to the private sector and support economic growth amid stable inflation and a resilient economy.

Kenya under scrutiny as shilling remains stable at 129 against the dollar

The shilling has weakened against the Euro, now trading at Sh141, and the British Pound at Sh171, raising questions about what’s truly behind the dollar pairing.

CBK governor summoned over Sh970m dispute

The High Court directed the CBK governor to show cause on June 3, after AfrAsia Bank Ltd, the Mauritian lender, demanded payment of its money.

Banks face daily penalties from CBK over unchanged loan rates

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge revealed that inspections of commercial banks began in February, with 13 banks already reviewed.

Banks slow to adjust rates after CBK’s order

CBK initiates crackdown on banks over high lending rates

CBK Governor on the spot as MPs probe expensive loans, NSSF deals