Kenya central bank sees minimal effect on shilling from Trump aid freeze
Kenya's central bank governor said on Thursday that bank officials did not see much effect on the exchange rate from U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign aid freeze. In late January, Trump placed a pause on most foreign development assistance pending assessments of efficiencies and consistency with his foreign policy.
Kenya Central Bank Yields Big Stick in Push for Lower Loan Rates
Kenyan central bank officials are moving from bank door to bank door inspecting why commercial interest rates have failed to fall in tandem with the benchmark rate.
CBK puts banks on notice, lowers lending rate to 10.75%
The Central Bank of Kenya has lowered its base lending rate by 50 basis points to 10.75 per cent down from 11.25 per cent, effectively cheapening interest charged on loans. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chaired by CBK Governor Kamau Thugge,
Kenya central bank cuts key rate again to support lending
Kenya's central bank cut its main interest rate for the fourth meeting in a row on Wednesday, saying it wanted to do more to support lending and boost economic growth.
Kenya's MPC cuts key rate to 10.75% to spur growth
On Sunday, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) decided to lower the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 50 basis points to 10.75 percent from the previous 11.25 percent. This move is aimed at supporting economic activity and maintaining exchange rate stability.
Cheaper Loans as Central Bank Rate Reduced Again
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced a reduction in the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 12.00 percent to 11.25 percent to stimulate economic growth. This means that Kenyans will be able to enjoy cheaper loans for various items including businesses,
USAID Cuts in Kenya Reveal Risks to Lives and American Influence Worldwide
Freezing aid funds jeopardizes critical healthcare programs and security cooperation with important US allies around the ...
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DP: These 5 pillars will transform Kenya’s economy
Kindiki said that this is because of focus on five broad pillars that have made this possible. They include the Agriculture, ...
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Kenya sends 144 more police to fight gangs in Haiti
Kenya said on Thursday that 144 additional police officers have arrived in Haiti for the Multinational Security Support ...
Kenya has begun talks with IMF for new lending program, finance minister says
Kenya has already started talks with International Monetary Fund officials to secure a new lending program when the current ...
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Kenya revives poisoning campaign to curb invasive Indian house crows
NAIROBI ― Introduced to East Africa in 1891, in Zanzibar, to deal with domestic food waste, Indian house crows are now ...
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High Court Bars Wetang'ula from Leading Ford Kenya While Speaker, Cites Need for Impartiality
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula faced another setback after the High Court ruled he could not lead Ford Kenya, ...
U.S. supports the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, Rubio says as more troops arrive
The United States is committed to working with the Kenya-led multinational security support mission in Haiti, but its numbers ...
U of Manitoba-led program tackling HIV in Kenya in jeopardy due to Trump's cuts to USAID
The Trump administration's freeze on American foreign aid is sending a chill into the Manitoba non-profit space, with some ...
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Kenya Pipeline Company Mulls Listing at Nairobi Securities after Paying Govt KSh 3b in Dividends
Among the companies President William Ruto proposed for listing at the Nairobi Securities Exchange were the Kenya Ports ...
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Kenya: Renewed pressure on Ruto to probe abductions after two missing people found dead
The opposition has warned that unless the government investigates the surge in abductions and extrajudicial killings, it will ...
Kenya Electricity posts jump in first-half pretax profit
Kenya Electricity Generating Company posted on Thursday a jump in pretax profit for its half year to end December to 7.95 ...