CBK News
Follow Central Bank of Kenya updates, banking news, exchange rates, the Kenya shilling, monetary policy, and financial sector regulation.
Latest Coverage
Kenya–Morocco Trade Deal 2026: 11 Agreements to Drive Investment, Jobs and Growth
Kenya and Morocco have signed 11 new agreements aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment, and creating jobs, marking a major step in strengthening economic …
BusinessKenya Allocates Sh17.6 Billion to KRA to Boost Tax Collection Ahead of June 2026 Deadline
The government has injected an additional Sh17.6 billion into the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in a renewed push to accelerate tax collection and ease …
BusinessMombasa Cement Limited: Building Kenya's Future With Strength, Innovation, and Community Care
Mombasa Cement Limited has become one of the most important companies in Kenya’s construction industry. Since its establishment in 2007, the company has grown …
BusinessMOBILE MONEY LOANS SURGE IN KENYA AMID GROWING FRAUD CONCERNS.
Mobile money loans are increasingly dominating Kenya’s credit market, reflecting the rapid rise in mobile money usage across the country and the wider Sub-Saharan …
BusinessNairobi Business Ventures Issues Profit Warning as Earnings Set to Drop 25%
Nairobi Business Ventures has issued a profit warning, projecting a steep decline in earnings for the financial year ending March 2026, in a move …
BusinessKenya Lawmakers Debate SEZ Tax Incentives for Oil and Gas Sector Amid Revenue Concerns
Kenyan lawmakers are scrutinizing proposed changes to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) law that could extend lucrative tax incentives to oil and gas firms, …
BusinessGikomba Market Politics:, Power, Patronage and Politics Behind Kenya’s Largest Mitumba Hub
The struggle over control, redevelopment and survival at Gikomba Market has exposed a deeper web of political power, economic interests and patronage networks, as …
BusinessThe Indigo Evolution: A History of Denim and How It’s Made
Denim is perhaps the only fabric in the world that looks better the more it is worn out. Originally designed as a rugged utility …
BusinessFrom Fiber to Fabric: The Engineering of Thread
While we often overlook a single strand of thread, it is a marvel of industrial engineering. Thread is more than just "thin string"; it …
BusinessStarting a Pharmacy budget in Kenya
Launching a chemist (pharmacy) is one of the most stable business ventures in Kenya due to the consistent demand for healthcare. However, because it …