Central Bank of Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya formulates monetary policy, issues currency, and oversees financial institutions’ stability.
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CBK raises licensed lenders’ annual fee to KES 500,000 from KES 20,000
CBK raises a licensed lender's annual fee from KES 20,000 to KES 500,000, with a KES 1 million late penalty.
- Interesting Reads
Patrick Njoroge says M-Pesa and Airtel Money should pay users interest on wallets
Former CBK governor Patrick Njoroge wants Kenya's law to pay M-Pesa users interest on wallets. Comments close 9th October 2026.
- Business
Kenya’s Record Food Imports Put the Shilling’s Dollar Cushion in Focus
Kenya's food import bill hit a record KES 81.6 billion as Saudi remittances fell, raising questions about the shilling's support.
- Business
Co-op Bank to Split Into a Holding Company Structure, Paving the Way for Regional Expansion
Co-op Bank plans to convert into Co-opbank Group PLC non-operating holding company, with Co-op Bank Kenya handling banking business.
- Business
Consolidated Bank Turned a Profit. But the Audited Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story.
Consolidated Bank posted a KES 217.5 million profit, but severe capital shortfalls and rising bad loans threaten its future survival.
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Kenya Mobile Money: We Already Ran the Experiment. It’s Time to Act on the Results.
Kenya's 2020 free mobile money experiment added 2.8 million users. The data is clear. It's time to go back.
- News
CBK approves phone number masking in Lipa na M-Pesa Till and Paybill transactions
At Techish Kenya, we have been beating the drum for digital privacy for years. We’ve written about the risks of…
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CBK Issues Strict Warning on Money Bouquets and Currency Misuse
CBK warns Kenyans against using banknotes in flower bouquets, citing legal risks and damage to currency processing machines.
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KCB new loan pricing rolls out as banks start shifting to CBK’s new risk-based lending model
KCB Bank has rolled out a new way of calculating interest on loans, becoming the first major bank in Kenya…
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Kenya’s crypto scene now regulated after President Ruto signs VASP bill (2025) into law
In a landmark move for Kenya’s burgeoning digital economy, President William Ruto has today signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers…
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CBK wants your opinion on proposal to cut M-Pesa, Airtel Money fees from KES 23 to KES 10: How to respond
If you’ve been side-eyeing your M-Pesa or Airtel Money charges lately, here’s the plot twist you’ve been waiting for: the…
- Business
Tissue Paper Hawker Alleges Kenyan Banks Stole His Pesalink Innovation, Petition Reaches Parliament
Pesalink moves billions of shillings every month, connecting Kenya’s banks in a fast, cheap, and convenient way. It’s the product…
- News
Central Bank of Kenya Opens Applications for 2025 Internship Program
Apply now for the Central Bank of Kenya Internship Program 2025. Open to recent graduates in finance, IT, HR, and…
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CBK to Lift Moratorium on Licensing New Commercial Banks in Kenya from July 1, 2025
CBK to lift banking moratorium in July 2025 with new KES 10B capital rule, opening doors to digital-first banks.
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M-Pesa to join PesaLink: Convenience or Cost for Kenyan Users?
M-Pesa integrates with PesaLink, enhancing financial interoperability, streamlining transactions, and reshaping Kenya’s digital payment landscape amidst regulatory developments.
