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CBK tightens noose on banks to pass low lending rate benefits

The regulator on Tuesday further slashed the base-lending rate to 10%

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by VICTOR AMADALA

Markets10 April 2025 - 10:03
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Central Bank of Kenya governor Kamau Thugge / FILE

THE Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has inspected 30 banks in plans to ensure they reduce their lending rates in line with the lowered Central Bank Rate (CBR).

Speaking during the post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) session with journalists on Wednesday, CBK governor Kamau Thugge said the regulator is keen to ensure credit supply to the private sector and families to spur economic development.

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