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Kenya unveils 2025 foreign investment survey
The survey aims to enhance Kenya’s investment climate, inform policy planning, and attract sustainable foreign investments.
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CBK survey shows firms boosting staff for year-end surge
The survey, which included responses from over 1,000 private-sector chief executives, indicates that businesses anticipate higher orders, increased sales, larger production volumes, and more employment opportunities in the fourth quarter. The optimism is linked to seasonal trends and a continued easing of monetary policy, which has lowered borrowing costs and lifted confidence across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and tourism.
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CBK announces November 2025 bond auctions, seeks Sh70bn
Only investors with unencumbered holdings in this bond as of November 17, 2025, are eligible to participate. The process is voluntary, allowing investors to sell back part or all of their holdings to the CBK.
Business
KRA retains 8 percent tax on employee welfare benefits despite CBK rate cut
This is the first time in five quarters that the tax rate has remained unchanged despite a cut in the CBK’s Central Bank Rate (CBR). The CBK lowered the CBR to 9.25 percent from 9.50 percent on October 7, 2025, extending a monetary policy easing cycle that began in August last year and has reduced the rate by a total of 3.75 percentage points.
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CBK opens AI Hackathon 2025 to promote responsible tech in finance
Operating under the theme “Ethical and Responsible AI in the Financial Sector,” the hackathon seeks to encourage creative digital solutions that uphold strong moral and professional standards while addressing the challenges facing financial systems.
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National Assembly approves law to license and supervise virtual asset providers
Lawmakers say the new legislation will foster innovation in the fintech sector while enhancing consumer protection and financial system integrity.
Business
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.
Business
Eight banks defy CBK order to cut lending rates
Fresh data from the central bank shows that DIB Bank Kenya, Consolidated Bank of Kenya, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Kingdom Bank, UBA Kenya Bank, Diamond Trust Bank Kenya, Premier Bank Kenya, and Access Bank Kenya have all raised their overall weighted average lending rates in the year to August.
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CBK proposes mobile money fee cap to make transfers cheaper
The CBK said that while mobile money usage has grown substantially, most users still rely on basic services like person-to-person transfers, with fewer taking up advanced options such as digital credit, insurance, or savings.
Business
CBK sets timeline for digital fraud compensation rules
The bank plans to collaborate with other financial sector regulators and the Competition Authority of Kenya to roll out the new guidelines by the end of 2026.
Business
CBK targets lower mobile money fees in new policy shift
The CBK plans to work closely with telecom operators and Parliament to achieve more affordable and transparent digital financial services.
Business
CBK reopens two Treasury bonds to raise Sh50 billion
The Central Bank has set October 15, 2025, at 10 am as the deadline for bid submissions. The auction will take place the same day, with the settlement date set for October 21, 2025.